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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,460.22, 664,406.99 and 266,595.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,460.22, 664,406.99 and 266,595.68 is: 367,897.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,460.22 : 664,406.99 = 266,595.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,460.22/664,406.99 = 266,595.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,460.22x = 664,406.99 × 266,595.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,460.22x = 177,128,030,640.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,128,030,640.26/481,460.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,897.54

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