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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,257.64, 664,107.01 and 266,384.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,257.64, 664,107.01 and 266,384.89 is: 367,595.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,257.64 : 664,107.01 = 266,384.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,257.64/664,107.01 = 266,384.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,257.64x = 664,107.01 × 266,384.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,257.64x = 176,908,072,807.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,908,072,807.08/481,257.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,595.35

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