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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,002.45, 663,755.65 and 266,129.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,002.45, 663,755.65 and 266,129.70 is: 367,243.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,002.45 : 663,755.65 = 266,129.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,002.45/663,755.65 = 266,129.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,002.45x = 663,755.65 × 266,129.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,002.45x = 176,645,087,358.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,645,087,358.38/481,002.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,243.64

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