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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,399.46, 664,352.02 and 266,539.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,399.46, 664,352.02 and 266,539.54 is: 367,836.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,399.46 : 664,352.02 = 266,539.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,399.46/664,352.02 = 266,539.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,399.46x = 664,352.02 × 266,539.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,399.46x = 177,076,081,808.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,076,081,808.87/481,399.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,836.06

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