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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,459.25, 664,405.62 and 266,594.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,459.25, 664,405.62 and 266,594.70 is: 367,896.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,459.25 : 664,405.62 = 266,594.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,459.25/664,405.62 = 266,594.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,459.25x = 664,405.62 × 266,594.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,459.25x = 177,127,016,196.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,127,016,196.32/481,459.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,896.18

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