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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,811.48, 667,601.69 and 265,984.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,811.48, 667,601.69 and 265,984.31 is: 367,026.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,811.48 : 667,601.69 = 265,984.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,811.48/667,601.69 = 265,984.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,811.48x = 667,601.69 × 265,984.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,811.48x = 177,571,574,869.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,571,574,869.48/483,811.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,026.38

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