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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,615.84, 664,600.56 and 266,743.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,615.84, 664,600.56 and 266,743.12 is: 368,089.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,615.84 : 664,600.56 = 266,743.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,615.84/664,600.56 = 266,743.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,615.84x = 664,600.56 × 266,743.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,615.84x = 177,277,626,928.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,277,626,928.15/481,615.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,089.28

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