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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,186.59, 664,029.45 and 266,322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,186.59, 664,029.45 and 266,322.08 is: 367,520.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,186.59 : 664,029.45 = 266,322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,186.59/664,029.45 = 266,322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,186.59x = 664,029.45 × 266,322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,186.59x = 176,845,704,305.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,845,704,305.26/481,186.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,520.02

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