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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,396.53, 664,347.97 and 266,536.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,396.53, 664,347.97 and 266,536.59 is: 367,831.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,396.53 : 664,347.97 = 266,536.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,396.53/664,347.97 = 266,536.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,396.53x = 664,347.97 × 266,536.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,396.53x = 177,073,041,164.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,073,041,164.54/481,396.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,831.98

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