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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,325.49, 664,234.43 and 266,469.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,325.49, 664,234.43 and 266,469.14 is: 367,730.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,325.49 : 664,234.43 = 266,469.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,325.49/664,234.43 = 266,469.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,325.49x = 664,234.43 × 266,469.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,325.49x = 176,997,977,648.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,997,977,648.73/481,325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,730.32

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