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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,604.81, 664,585.44 and 266,732.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,604.81, 664,585.44 and 266,732.06 is: 368,074.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,604.81 : 664,585.44 = 266,732.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,604.81/664,585.44 = 266,732.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,604.81x = 664,585.44 × 266,732.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,604.81x = 177,266,243,457.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,266,243,457.21/481,604.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,074.07

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