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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,640.41, 664,663.76 and 266,794.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,640.41, 664,663.76 and 266,794.39 is: 368,176.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,640.41 : 664,663.76 = 266,794.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,640.41/664,663.76 = 266,794.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,640.41x = 664,663.76 × 266,794.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,640.41x = 177,328,562,404.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,328,562,404.31/481,640.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,176.25

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