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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,256.65, 664,126.11 and 266,392.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,256.65, 664,126.11 and 266,392.09 is: 367,616.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,256.65 : 664,126.11 = 266,392.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,256.65/664,126.11 = 266,392.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,256.65x = 664,126.11 × 266,392.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,256.65x = 176,917,941,805.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,917,941,805.13/481,256.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,616.62

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