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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,480.37, 664,442.88 and 266,620.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,480.37, 664,442.88 and 266,620.58 is: 367,936.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,480.37 : 664,442.88 = 266,620.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,480.37/664,442.88 = 266,620.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,480.37x = 664,442.88 × 266,620.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,480.37x = 177,154,142,720.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,154,142,720.26/481,480.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,936.38

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