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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,294.68, 664,191.91 and 266,438.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,294.68, 664,191.91 and 266,438.33 is: 367,687.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,294.68 : 664,191.91 = 266,438.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,294.68/664,191.91 = 266,438.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,294.68x = 664,191.91 × 266,438.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,294.68x = 176,966,183,299.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,966,183,299.91/481,294.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,687.80

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