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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,261.46, 664,132.74 and 266,396.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,261.46, 664,132.74 and 266,396.90 is: 367,623.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,261.46 : 664,132.74 = 266,396.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,261.46/664,132.74 = 266,396.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,261.46x = 664,132.74 × 266,396.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,261.46x = 176,922,903,124.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,922,903,124.51/481,261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,623.25

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