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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,472.25, 664,423.53 and 266,607.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,472.25, 664,423.53 and 266,607.70 is: 367,914.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,472.25 : 664,423.53 = 266,607.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,472.25/664,423.53 = 266,607.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,472.25x = 664,423.53 × 266,607.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,472.25x = 177,140,426,498.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,140,426,498.34/481,472.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,914.10

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