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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,254.42, 664,122.99 and 266,389.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,254.42, 664,122.99 and 266,389.86 is: 367,613.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,254.42 : 664,122.99 = 266,389.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,254.42/664,122.99 = 266,389.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,254.42x = 664,122.99 × 266,389.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,254.42x = 176,915,630,328.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,915,630,328.88/481,254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,613.52

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