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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,652.47, 664,702.29 and 266,792.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,652.47, 664,702.29 and 266,792.51 is: 368,185.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,652.47 : 664,702.29 = 266,792.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,652.47/664,702.29 = 266,792.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,652.47x = 664,702.29 × 266,792.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,652.47x = 177,337,592,351.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,337,592,351.85/481,652.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,185.78

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