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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,639.41, 664,662.38 and 266,793.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,639.41, 664,662.38 and 266,793.39 is: 368,174.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,639.41 : 664,662.38 = 266,793.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,639.41/664,662.38 = 266,793.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,639.41x = 664,662.38 × 266,793.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,639.41x = 177,327,530,232.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,327,530,232.65/481,639.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,174.88

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