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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,092.06, 665,217.12 and 267,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,092.06, 665,217.12 and 267,232 is: 368,741.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,092.06 : 665,217.12 = 267,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,092.06/665,217.12 = 267,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,092.06x = 665,217.12 × 267,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,092.06x = 177,767,301,411.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,767,301,411.84/482,092.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,741.40

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