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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,468.40, 664,425.98 and 266,608.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,468.40, 664,425.98 and 266,608.46 is: 367,919.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,468.40 : 664,425.98 = 266,608.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,468.40/664,425.98 = 266,608.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,468.40x = 664,425.98 × 266,608.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,468.40x = 177,141,582,656.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,141,582,656.62/481,468.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,919.44

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