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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,257.08, 664,126.72 and 266,392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,257.08, 664,126.72 and 266,392.52 is: 367,617.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,257.08 : 664,126.72 = 266,392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,257.08/664,126.72 = 266,392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,257.08x = 664,126.72 × 266,392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,257.08x = 176,918,390,540.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,918,390,540.13/481,257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,617.22

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