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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,372.02, 664,298.61 and 266,515.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,372.02, 664,298.61 and 266,515.62 is: 367,794.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,372.02 : 664,298.61 = 266,515.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,372.02/664,298.61 = 266,515.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,372.02x = 664,298.61 × 266,515.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,372.02x = 177,045,955,909.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,045,955,909.29/481,372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,794.45

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