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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,351.52, 664,270.32 and 266,495.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,351.52, 664,270.32 and 266,495.12 is: 367,766.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,351.52 : 664,270.32 = 266,495.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,351.52/664,270.32 = 266,495.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,351.52x = 664,270.32 × 266,495.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,351.52x = 177,024,798,640.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,024,798,640.84/481,351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,766.16

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