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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,486.28, 664,442.82 and 266,621.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,486.28, 664,442.82 and 266,621.72 is: 367,933.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,486.28 : 664,442.82 = 266,621.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,486.28/664,442.82 = 266,621.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,486.28x = 664,442.82 × 266,621.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,486.28x = 177,154,887,510.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,154,887,510.05/481,486.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,933.41

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