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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,143.92, 663,973.72 and 266,284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,143.92, 663,973.72 and 266,284.40 is: 367,469.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,143.92 : 663,973.72 = 266,284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,143.92/663,973.72 = 266,284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,143.92x = 663,973.72 × 266,284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,143.92x = 176,805,843,645.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,805,843,645.97/481,143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,469.77

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