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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,561.53, 664,546.76 and 266,696.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,561.53, 664,546.76 and 266,696.99 is: 368,037.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,561.53 : 664,546.76 = 266,696.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,561.53/664,546.76 = 266,696.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,561.53x = 664,546.76 × 266,696.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,561.53x = 177,232,615,950.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,232,615,950.03/481,561.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,037.32

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