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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,155.95, 663,925.70 and 266,295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,155.95, 663,925.70 and 266,295.50 is: 367,449.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,155.95 : 663,925.70 = 266,295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,155.95/663,925.70 = 266,295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,155.95x = 663,925.70 × 266,295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,155.95x = 176,800,425,705.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,800,425,705.70/481,155.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,449.32

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