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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,386.95, 664,313.70 and 266,540.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,386.95, 664,313.70 and 266,540.63 is: 367,825.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,386.95 : 664,313.70 = 266,540.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,386.95/664,313.70 = 266,540.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,386.95x = 664,313.70 × 266,540.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,386.95x = 177,066,589,793.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,066,589,793.59/481,386.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,825.90

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