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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,171.32, 669,541 and 267,387.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,171.32, 669,541 and 267,387.96 is: 368,997.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,171.32 : 669,541 = 267,387.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,171.32/669,541 = 267,387.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,171.32x = 669,541 × 267,387.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,171.32x = 179,027,202,126.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,027,202,126.36/485,171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,997.91

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