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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,960.31, 663,744.77 and 266,096.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,960.31, 663,744.77 and 266,096.88 is: 367,224.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,960.31 : 663,744.77 = 266,096.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,960.31/663,744.77 = 266,096.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,960.31x = 663,744.77 × 266,096.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,960.31x = 176,620,407,764.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,620,407,764.11/480,960.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,224.50

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