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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,470.33, 664,420.88 and 266,605.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,470.33, 664,420.88 and 266,605.79 is: 367,911.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,470.33 : 664,420.88 = 266,605.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,470.33/664,420.88 = 266,605.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,470.33x = 664,420.88 × 266,605.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,470.33x = 177,138,450,949.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,138,450,949.31/481,470.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,911.45

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