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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,884.87, 663,640.66 and 266,021.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,884.87, 663,640.66 and 266,021.24 is: 367,120.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,884.87 : 663,640.66 = 266,021.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,884.87/663,640.66 = 266,021.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,884.87x = 663,640.66 × 266,021.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,884.87x = 176,542,508,301.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,542,508,301.94/480,884.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,120.11

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