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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,398.46, 664,350.64 and 266,538.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,398.46, 664,350.64 and 266,538.54 is: 367,834.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,398.46 : 664,350.64 = 266,538.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,398.46/664,350.64 = 266,538.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,398.46x = 664,350.64 × 266,538.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,398.46x = 177,075,049,633.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,075,049,633.67/481,398.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,834.68

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