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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,253.96, 664,122.41 and 266,389.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,253.96, 664,122.41 and 266,389.40 is: 367,612.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,253.96 : 664,122.41 = 266,389.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,253.96/664,122.41 = 266,389.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,253.96x = 664,122.41 × 266,389.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,253.96x = 176,915,168,994.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,915,168,994.51/481,253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,612.91

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