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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,473.38, 827,445.47 and 267,373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,473.38, 827,445.47 and 267,373.76 is: 401,174.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,473.38 : 827,445.47 = 267,373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,473.38/827,445.47 = 267,373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,473.38x = 827,445.47 × 267,373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,473.38x = 221,237,201,034.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,237,201,034.77/551,473.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,174.76

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