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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,917.76, 663,652.08 and 266,045.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,917.76, 663,652.08 and 266,045.28 is: 367,134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,917.76 : 663,652.08 = 266,045.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,917.76/663,652.08 = 266,045.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,917.76x = 663,652.08 × 266,045.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,917.76x = 176,561,503,446.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,561,503,446.18/480,917.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,134.50

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