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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,465.15, 664,413.67 and 266,600.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,465.15, 664,413.67 and 266,600.60 is: 367,904.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,465.15 : 664,413.67 = 266,600.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,465.15/664,413.67 = 266,600.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,465.15x = 664,413.67 × 266,600.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,465.15x = 177,133,083,070.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,133,083,070.20/481,465.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,904.27

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