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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,603.81, 664,584.06 and 266,731.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,603.81, 664,584.06 and 266,731.06 is: 368,072.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,603.81 : 664,584.06 = 266,731.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,603.81/664,584.06 = 266,731.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,603.81x = 664,584.06 × 266,731.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,603.81x = 177,265,210,782.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,265,210,782.90/481,603.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,072.69

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