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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,477.80, 664,385.32 and 266,563.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,477.80, 664,385.32 and 266,563.92 is: 367,828.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,477.80 : 664,385.32 = 266,563.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,477.80/664,385.32 = 266,563.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,477.80x = 664,385.32 × 266,563.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,477.80x = 177,101,155,289.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,101,155,289.65/481,477.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,828.29

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