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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,974.56, 663,764.46 and 266,111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,974.56, 663,764.46 and 266,111.14 is: 367,244.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,974.56 : 663,764.46 = 266,111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,974.56/663,764.46 = 266,111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,974.56x = 663,764.46 × 266,111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,974.56x = 176,635,117,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,635,117,142.08/480,974.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,244.20

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