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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,397.46, 664,349.26 and 266,537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,397.46, 664,349.26 and 266,537.52 is: 367,833.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,397.46 : 664,349.26 = 266,537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,397.46/664,349.26 = 266,537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,397.46x = 664,349.26 × 266,537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,397.46x = 177,074,004,174.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,074,004,174.24/481,397.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,833.27

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