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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,261.70, 664,112.62 and 266,388.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,261.70, 664,112.62 and 266,388.95 is: 367,600.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,261.70 : 664,112.62 = 266,388.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,261.70/664,112.62 = 266,388.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,261.70x = 664,112.62 × 266,388.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,261.70x = 176,912,265,516.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,912,265,516.82/481,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,600.96

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