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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,569.94, 665,947.31 and 267,710.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,569.94, 665,947.31 and 267,710.01 is: 369,440.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,569.94 : 665,947.31 = 267,710.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,569.94/665,947.31 = 267,710.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,569.94x = 665,947.31 × 267,710.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,569.94x = 178,280,757,183.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,280,757,183.72/482,569.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,440.24

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