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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,501.87, 664,471.97 and 266,641.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,501.87, 664,471.97 and 266,641.67 is: 367,965.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,501.87 : 664,471.97 = 266,641.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,501.87/664,471.97 = 266,641.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,501.87x = 664,471.97 × 266,641.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,501.87x = 177,175,915,748.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,175,915,748.99/481,501.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,965.17

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