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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,463.87, 664,419.98 and 266,603.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,463.87, 664,419.98 and 266,603.87 is: 367,913.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,463.87 : 664,419.98 = 266,603.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,463.87/664,419.98 = 266,603.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,463.87x = 664,419.98 × 266,603.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,463.87x = 177,136,940,300.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,136,940,300.88/481,463.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,913.26

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