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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,333.97, 665,658.51 and 267,516.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,333.97, 665,658.51 and 267,516.03 is: 369,192.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,333.97 : 665,658.51 = 267,516.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,333.97/665,658.51 = 267,516.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,333.97x = 665,658.51 × 267,516.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,333.97x = 178,074,321,930.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,074,321,930.92/482,333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,192.99

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