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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,396.97, 664,348.58 and 266,537.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,396.97, 664,348.58 and 266,537.03 is: 367,832.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,396.97 : 664,348.58 = 266,537.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,396.97/664,348.58 = 266,537.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,396.97x = 664,348.58 × 266,537.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,396.97x = 177,073,492,743.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,073,492,743.49/481,396.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,832.59

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