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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,397.24, 664,333.44 and 266,541.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,397.24, 664,333.44 and 266,541.08 is: 367,829.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,397.24 : 664,333.44 = 266,541.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,397.24/664,333.44 = 266,541.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,397.24x = 664,333.44 × 266,541.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,397.24x = 177,072,152,577.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,072,152,577.72/481,397.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,829.60

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