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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,169.52, 663,986.40 and 266,296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,169.52, 663,986.40 and 266,296.80 is: 367,474.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,169.52 : 663,986.40 = 266,296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,169.52/663,986.40 = 266,296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,169.52x = 663,986.40 × 266,296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,169.52x = 176,817,453,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,817,453,563.52/481,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,474.34

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