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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,378.94, 664,347.50 and 266,519.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,378.94, 664,347.50 and 266,519.00 is: 367,820.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,378.94 : 664,347.50 = 266,519.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,378.94/664,347.50 = 266,519.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,378.94x = 664,347.50 × 266,519.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,378.94x = 177,061,233,679.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,061,233,679.67/481,378.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,820.90

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