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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,349.52, 664,267.56 and 266,493.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,349.52, 664,267.56 and 266,493.12 is: 367,763.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,349.52 : 664,267.56 = 266,493.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,349.52/664,267.56 = 266,493.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,349.52x = 664,267.56 × 266,493.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,349.52x = 177,022,734,579.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,022,734,579.19/481,349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,763.40

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