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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,467.37, 664,444.99 and 266,607.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,467.37, 664,444.99 and 266,607.42 is: 367,929.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,467.37 : 664,444.99 = 266,607.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,467.37/664,444.99 = 266,607.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,467.37x = 664,444.99 × 266,607.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,467.37x = 177,145,966,838.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,145,966,838.92/481,467.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,929.33

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