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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,004.44, 663,758.40 and 266,131.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,004.44, 663,758.40 and 266,131.69 is: 367,246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,004.44 : 663,758.40 = 266,131.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,004.44/663,758.40 = 266,131.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,004.44x = 663,758.40 × 266,131.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,004.44x = 176,647,144,743.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,647,144,743.70/481,004.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,246.39

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