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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,961.32, 663,746.14 and 266,097.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,961.32, 663,746.14 and 266,097.88 is: 367,225.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,961.32 : 663,746.14 = 266,097.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,961.32/663,746.14 = 266,097.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,961.32x = 663,746.14 × 266,097.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,961.32x = 176,621,440,712.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,621,440,712.18/480,961.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,225.87

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