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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,061.62, 663,855.10 and 266,201.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,061.62, 663,855.10 and 266,201.56 is: 367,352.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,061.62 : 663,855.10 = 266,201.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,061.62/663,855.10 = 266,201.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,061.62x = 663,855.10 × 266,201.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,061.62x = 176,719,263,233.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,719,263,233.96/481,061.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,352.65

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