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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,972.06, 663,761.01 and 266,108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,972.06, 663,761.01 and 266,108.64 is: 367,240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,972.06 : 663,761.01 = 266,108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,972.06/663,761.01 = 266,108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,972.06x = 663,761.01 × 266,108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,972.06x = 176,632,539,656.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,632,539,656.13/480,972.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,240.75

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