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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,470.14, 664,420.70 and 266,605.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,470.14, 664,420.70 and 266,605.59 is: 367,911.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,470.14 : 664,420.70 = 266,605.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,470.14/664,420.70 = 266,605.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,470.14x = 664,420.70 × 266,605.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,470.14x = 177,138,275,889.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,138,275,889.81/481,470.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,911.24

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