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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,464.15, 664,412.30 and 266,599.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,464.15, 664,412.30 and 266,599.60 is: 367,902.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,464.15 : 664,412.30 = 266,599.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,464.15/664,412.30 = 266,599.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,464.15x = 664,412.30 × 266,599.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,464.15x = 177,132,050,421.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,132,050,421.05/481,464.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,902.89

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