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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,106.72, 665,296.65 and 267,244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,106.72, 665,296.65 and 267,244.92 is: 368,792.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,106.72 : 665,296.65 = 267,244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,106.72/665,296.65 = 267,244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,106.72x = 665,296.65 × 267,244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,106.72x = 177,797,150,005.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,797,150,005.52/482,106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,792.10

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