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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,408.02, 664,363.80 and 266,548.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,408.02, 664,363.80 and 266,548.05 is: 367,847.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,408.02 : 664,363.80 = 266,548.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,408.02/664,363.80 = 266,548.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,408.02x = 664,363.80 × 266,548.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,408.02x = 177,084,875,380.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,084,875,380.59/481,408.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,847.79

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