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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,102.36, 663,904.82 and 266,251.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,102.36, 663,904.82 and 266,251.48 is: 367,417.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,102.36 : 663,904.82 = 266,251.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,102.36/663,904.82 = 266,251.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,102.36x = 663,904.82 × 266,251.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,102.36x = 176,765,639,910.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,765,639,910.00/481,102.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,417.95

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