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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,440.88, 664,379.76 and 266,580.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,440.88, 664,379.76 and 266,580.28 is: 367,875.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,440.88 : 664,379.76 = 266,580.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,440.88/664,379.76 = 266,580.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,440.88x = 664,379.76 × 266,580.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,440.88x = 177,110,542,447.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,110,542,447.13/481,440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,875.99

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