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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,292.18, 664,188.46 and 266,435.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,292.18, 664,188.46 and 266,435.83 is: 367,684.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,292.18 : 664,188.46 = 266,435.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,292.18/664,188.46 = 266,435.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,292.18x = 664,188.46 × 266,435.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,292.18x = 176,963,603,616.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,963,603,616.52/481,292.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,684.35

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