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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,253.09, 664,121.20 and 266,388.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,253.09, 664,121.20 and 266,388.53 is: 367,611.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,253.09 : 664,121.20 = 266,388.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,253.09/664,121.20 = 266,388.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,253.09x = 664,121.20 × 266,388.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,253.09x = 176,914,266,223.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,914,266,223.26/481,253.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,611.70

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