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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,256.09, 664,125.34 and 266,391.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,256.09, 664,125.34 and 266,391.53 is: 367,615.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,256.09 : 664,125.34 = 266,391.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,256.09/664,125.34 = 266,391.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,256.09x = 664,125.34 × 266,391.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,256.09x = 176,917,365,434.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,917,365,434.37/481,256.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,615.85

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