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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,258.21, 664,128.27 and 266,393.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,258.21, 664,128.27 and 266,393.65 is: 367,618.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,258.21 : 664,128.27 = 266,393.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,258.21/664,128.27 = 266,393.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,258.21x = 664,128.27 × 266,393.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,258.21x = 176,919,553,913.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,919,553,913.49/481,258.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,618.78

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