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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,007.68, 665,170.08 and 267,148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,007.68, 665,170.08 and 267,148.16 is: 368,664.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,007.68 : 665,170.08 = 267,148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,007.68/665,170.08 = 267,148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,007.68x = 665,170.08 × 267,148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,007.68x = 177,698,962,959.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,698,962,959.05/482,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,664.17

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