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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,327.50, 664,237.18 and 266,471.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,327.50, 664,237.18 and 266,471.14 is: 367,733.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,327.50 : 664,237.18 = 266,471.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,327.50/664,237.18 = 266,471.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,327.50x = 664,237.18 × 266,471.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,327.50x = 177,000,038,584.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,000,038,584.99/481,327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,733.07

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