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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,295.68, 664,180.08 and 266,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,295.68, 664,180.08 and 266,431.20 is: 367,670.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,295.68 : 664,180.08 = 266,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,295.68/664,180.08 = 266,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,295.68x = 664,180.08 × 266,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,295.68x = 176,958,295,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,958,295,730.50/481,295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,670.65

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