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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,360.91, 664,278.08 and 266,514.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,360.91, 664,278.08 and 266,514.84 is: 367,790.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,360.91 : 664,278.08 = 266,514.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,360.91/664,278.08 = 266,514.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,360.91x = 664,278.08 × 266,514.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,360.91x = 177,039,964,874.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,039,964,874.13/481,360.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,790.49

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