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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,322.69, 665,601.44 and 267,463.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,322.69, 665,601.44 and 267,463.44 is: 369,097.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,322.69 : 665,601.44 = 267,463.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,322.69/665,601.44 = 267,463.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,322.69x = 665,601.44 × 267,463.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,322.69x = 178,024,049,474.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,024,049,474.04/482,322.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,097.40

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