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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,414.76, 665,773.23 and 267,624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,414.76, 665,773.23 and 267,624 is: 369,343.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,414.76 : 665,773.23 = 267,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,414.76/665,773.23 = 267,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,414.76x = 665,773.23 × 267,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,414.76x = 178,176,894,905.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,176,894,905.52/482,414.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,343.79

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