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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,481.37, 664,444.26 and 266,621.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,481.37, 664,444.26 and 266,621.58 is: 367,937.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,481.37 : 664,444.26 = 266,621.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,481.37/664,444.26 = 266,621.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,481.37x = 664,444.26 × 266,621.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,481.37x = 177,155,178,423.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,155,178,423.13/481,481.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,937.76

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