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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,114.41, 663,958.73 and 266,254.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,114.41, 663,958.73 and 266,254.55 is: 367,442.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,114.41 : 663,958.73 = 266,254.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,114.41/663,958.73 = 266,254.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,114.41x = 663,958.73 × 266,254.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,114.41x = 176,782,032,874.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,782,032,874.72/481,114.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,442.81

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