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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,456.98, 664,413.84 and 266,610.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,456.98, 664,413.84 and 266,610.96 is: 367,924.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,456.98 : 664,413.84 = 266,610.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,456.98/664,413.84 = 266,610.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,456.98x = 664,413.84 × 266,610.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,456.98x = 177,140,011,719.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,140,011,719.69/481,456.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,924.90

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