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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,262.21, 664,133.79 and 266,397.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,262.21, 664,133.79 and 266,397.65 is: 367,624.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,262.21 : 664,133.79 = 266,397.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,262.21/664,133.79 = 266,397.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,262.21x = 664,133.79 × 266,397.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,262.21x = 176,923,680,941.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,923,680,941.59/481,262.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,624.30

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