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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,281.68, 664,160.68 and 266,417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,281.68, 664,160.68 and 266,417.20 is: 367,651.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,281.68 : 664,160.68 = 266,417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,281.68/664,160.68 = 266,417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,281.68x = 664,160.68 × 266,417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,281.68x = 176,943,828,715.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,943,828,715.70/481,281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,651.29

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