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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,097.06, 665,224.02 and 267,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,097.06, 665,224.02 and 267,237 is: 368,748.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,097.06 : 665,224.02 = 267,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,097.06/665,224.02 = 267,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,097.06x = 665,224.02 × 267,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,097.06x = 177,772,471,432.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,772,471,432.74/482,097.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,748.30

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