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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,651.32, 664,684.14 and 266,794.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,651.32, 664,684.14 and 266,794.68 is: 368,179.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,651.32 : 664,684.14 = 266,794.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,651.32/664,684.14 = 266,794.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,651.32x = 664,684.14 × 266,794.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,651.32x = 177,334,192,432.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,334,192,432.38/481,651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,179.60

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