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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,631.22, 664,642.26 and 266,770.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,631.22, 664,642.26 and 266,770.62 is: 368,138.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,631.22 : 664,642.26 = 266,770.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,631.22/664,642.26 = 266,770.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,631.22x = 664,642.26 × 266,770.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,631.22x = 177,307,027,778.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,307,027,778.40/481,631.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,138.57

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