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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,640.22, 664,663.50 and 266,794.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,640.22, 664,663.50 and 266,794.20 is: 368,175.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,640.22 : 664,663.50 = 266,794.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,640.22/664,663.50 = 266,794.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,640.22x = 664,663.50 × 266,794.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,640.22x = 177,328,366,751.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,328,366,751.70/481,640.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,175.99

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