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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,400.31, 664,261.86 and 266,539.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,400.31, 664,261.86 and 266,539.82 is: 367,785.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,400.31 : 664,261.86 = 266,539.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,400.31/664,261.86 = 266,539.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,400.31x = 664,261.86 × 266,539.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,400.31x = 177,052,234,275.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,052,234,275.48/481,400.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,785.87

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