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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,550.47, 664,541.55 and 266,685.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,550.47, 664,541.55 and 266,685.89 is: 368,027.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,550.47 : 664,541.55 = 266,685.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,550.47/664,541.55 = 266,685.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,550.47x = 664,541.55 × 266,685.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,550.47x = 177,223,851,381.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,223,851,381.02/481,550.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,027.58

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