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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,329.50, 664,239.94 and 266,473.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,329.50, 664,239.94 and 266,473.14 is: 367,735.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,329.50 : 664,239.94 = 266,473.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,329.50/664,239.94 = 266,473.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,329.50x = 664,239.94 × 266,473.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,329.50x = 177,002,102,525.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,002,102,525.21/481,329.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,735.83

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