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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,321.72, 665,571.54 and 267,453.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,321.72, 665,571.54 and 267,453.84 is: 369,068.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,321.72 : 665,571.54 = 267,453.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,321.72/665,571.54 = 267,453.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,321.72x = 665,571.54 × 267,453.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,321.72x = 178,009,664,167.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,009,664,167.71/482,321.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,068.31

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