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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,185.59, 664,028.07 and 266,321.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,185.59, 664,028.07 and 266,321.08 is: 367,518.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,185.59 : 664,028.07 = 266,321.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,185.59/664,028.07 = 266,321.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,185.59x = 664,028.07 × 266,321.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,185.59x = 176,844,669,432.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,844,669,432.58/481,185.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,518.63

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