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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,639.22, 664,662.12 and 266,793.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,639.22, 664,662.12 and 266,793.20 is: 368,174.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,639.22 : 664,662.12 = 266,793.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,639.22/664,662.12 = 266,793.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,639.22x = 664,662.12 × 266,793.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,639.22x = 177,327,333,582.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,327,333,582.99/481,639.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,174.61

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