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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,651.47, 664,700.91 and 266,791.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,651.47, 664,700.91 and 266,791.51 is: 368,184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,651.47 : 664,700.91 = 266,791.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,651.47/664,700.91 = 266,791.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,651.47x = 664,700.91 × 266,791.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,651.47x = 177,336,559,477.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,336,559,477.27/481,651.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,184.40

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