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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,368.24, 664,293.42 and 266,512.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,368.24, 664,293.42 and 266,512.14 is: 367,789.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,368.24 : 664,293.42 = 266,512.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,368.24/664,293.42 = 266,512.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,368.24x = 664,293.42 × 266,512.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,368.24x = 177,042,260,952.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,042,260,952.12/481,368.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,789.66

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