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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,396.46, 664,347.88 and 266,536.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,396.46, 664,347.88 and 266,536.52 is: 367,831.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,396.46 : 664,347.88 = 266,536.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,396.46/664,347.88 = 266,536.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,396.46x = 664,347.88 × 266,536.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,396.46x = 177,072,972,004.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,072,972,004.58/481,396.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,831.89

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