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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,096.26, 663,914.13 and 266,251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,096.26, 663,914.13 and 266,251.14 is: 367,427.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,096.26 : 663,914.13 = 266,251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,096.26/663,914.13 = 266,251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,096.26x = 663,914.13 × 266,251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,096.26x = 176,767,893,974.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,767,893,974.61/481,096.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,427.29

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