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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,353.52, 664,273.08 and 266,497.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,353.52, 664,273.08 and 266,497.12 is: 367,768.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,353.52 : 664,273.08 = 266,497.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,353.52/664,273.08 = 266,497.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,353.52x = 664,273.08 × 266,497.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,353.52x = 177,026,862,713.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,026,862,713.53/481,353.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,768.92

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