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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,084.11, 663,879.73 and 266,233.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,084.11, 663,879.73 and 266,233.23 is: 367,392.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,084.11 : 663,879.73 = 266,233.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,084.11/663,879.73 = 266,233.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,084.11x = 663,879.73 × 266,233.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,084.11x = 176,746,844,849.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,746,844,849.43/481,084.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,392.81

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