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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,192.51, 664,035.73 and 266,319.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,192.51, 664,035.73 and 266,319.76 is: 367,515.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,192.51 : 664,035.73 = 266,319.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,192.51/664,035.73 = 266,319.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,192.51x = 664,035.73 × 266,319.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,192.51x = 176,845,836,245.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,845,836,245.03/481,192.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,515.77

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