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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,394.46, 664,345.12 and 266,534.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,394.46, 664,345.12 and 266,534.53 is: 367,829.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,394.46 : 664,345.12 = 266,534.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,394.46/664,345.12 = 266,534.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,394.46x = 664,345.12 × 266,534.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,394.46x = 177,070,914,316.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,070,914,316.99/481,394.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,829.15

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