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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,977.90, 665,129.57 and 267,131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,977.90, 665,129.57 and 267,131.84 is: 368,641.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,977.90 : 665,129.57 = 267,131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,977.90/665,129.57 = 267,131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,977.90x = 665,129.57 × 267,131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,977.90x = 177,677,281,211.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,677,281,211.20/481,977.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,641.97

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