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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,446.99, 664,388.70 and 266,582.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,446.99, 664,388.70 and 266,582.43 is: 367,879.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,446.99 : 664,388.70 = 266,582.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,446.99/664,388.70 = 266,582.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,446.99x = 664,388.70 × 266,582.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,446.99x = 177,114,354,110.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,114,354,110.54/481,446.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,879.24

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