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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,979.53, 665,131.81 and 267,133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,979.53, 665,131.81 and 267,133.46 is: 368,644.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,979.53 : 665,131.81 = 267,133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,979.53/665,131.81 = 267,133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,979.53x = 665,131.81 × 267,133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,979.53x = 177,678,961,761.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,678,961,761.36/481,979.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,644.21

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