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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,397.86, 664,349.81 and 266,537.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,397.86, 664,349.81 and 266,537.93 is: 367,833.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,397.86 : 664,349.81 = 266,537.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,397.86/664,349.81 = 266,537.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,397.86x = 664,349.81 × 266,537.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,397.86x = 177,074,418,498.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,074,418,498.86/481,397.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,833.83

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