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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,396.96, 664,348.58 and 266,537.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,396.96, 664,348.58 and 266,537.04 is: 367,832.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,396.96 : 664,348.58 = 266,537.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,396.96/664,348.58 = 266,537.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,396.96x = 664,348.58 × 266,537.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,396.96x = 177,073,504,041.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,073,504,041.40/481,396.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,832.62

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