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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,355.80, 664,270.99 and 266,509.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,355.80, 664,270.99 and 266,509.69 is: 367,783.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,355.80 : 664,270.99 = 266,509.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,355.80/664,270.99 = 266,509.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,355.80x = 664,270.99 × 266,509.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,355.80x = 177,034,658,529.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,034,658,529.58/481,355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,783.37

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