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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,193.82, 664,037.01 and 266,320.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,193.82, 664,037.01 and 266,320.98 is: 367,517.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,193.82 : 664,037.01 = 266,320.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,193.82/664,037.01 = 266,320.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,193.82x = 664,037.01 × 266,320.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,193.82x = 176,846,987,259.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,846,987,259.47/481,193.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,517.16

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