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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,067.88, 663,863.74 and 266,207.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,067.88, 663,863.74 and 266,207.80 is: 367,361.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,067.88 : 663,863.74 = 266,207.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,067.88/663,863.74 = 266,207.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,067.88x = 663,863.74 × 266,207.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,067.88x = 176,725,705,725.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,725,705,725.17/481,067.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,361.27

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