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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,083.11, 663,878.35 and 266,232.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,083.11, 663,878.35 and 266,232.23 is: 367,391.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,083.11 : 663,878.35 = 266,232.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,083.11/663,878.35 = 266,232.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,083.11x = 663,878.35 × 266,232.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,083.11x = 176,745,813,569.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,745,813,569.22/481,083.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,391.43

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