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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,251.70, 664,119.30 and 266,387.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,251.70, 664,119.30 and 266,387.16 is: 367,609.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,251.70 : 664,119.30 = 266,387.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,251.70/664,119.30 = 266,387.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,251.70x = 664,119.30 × 266,387.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,251.70x = 176,912,854,228.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,912,854,228.19/481,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,609.83

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