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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,414.64, 664,298.56 and 266,500.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,414.64, 664,298.56 and 266,500.88 is: 367,741.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,414.64 : 664,298.56 = 266,500.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,414.64/664,298.56 = 266,500.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,414.64x = 664,298.56 × 266,500.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,414.64x = 177,036,150,822.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,036,150,822.73/481,414.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,741.52

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