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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,464.14, 664,441.52 and 266,604.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,464.14, 664,441.52 and 266,604.35 is: 367,925.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,464.14 : 664,441.52 = 266,604.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,464.14/664,441.52 = 266,604.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,464.14x = 664,441.52 × 266,604.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,464.14x = 177,142,994,897.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,142,994,897.38/481,464.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,925.63

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