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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,973.90, 665,146.42 and 267,114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,973.90, 665,146.42 and 267,114 is: 368,629.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,973.90 : 665,146.42 = 267,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,973.90/665,146.42 = 267,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,973.90x = 665,146.42 × 267,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,973.90x = 177,669,920,831.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,669,920,831.88/481,973.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,629.76

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