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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,397.82, 664,349.75 and 266,537.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,397.82, 664,349.75 and 266,537.88 is: 367,833.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,397.82 : 664,349.75 = 266,537.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,397.82/664,349.75 = 266,537.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,397.82x = 664,349.75 × 266,537.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,397.82x = 177,074,373,943.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,074,373,943.53/481,397.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,833.77

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