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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,259.08, 664,129.48 and 266,394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,259.08, 664,129.48 and 266,394.52 is: 367,619.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,259.08 : 664,129.48 = 266,394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,259.08/664,129.48 = 266,394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,259.08x = 664,129.48 × 266,394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,259.08x = 176,920,454,042.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,920,454,042.45/481,259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,619.98

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