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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,408.52, 664,364.49 and 266,548.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,408.52, 664,364.49 and 266,548.55 is: 367,848.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,408.52 : 664,364.49 = 266,548.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,408.52/664,364.49 = 266,548.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,408.52x = 664,364.49 × 266,548.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,408.52x = 177,085,391,480.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,085,391,480.99/481,408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,848.48

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