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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,653.27, 664,681.55 and 266,807.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,653.27, 664,681.55 and 266,807.25 is: 368,194.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,653.27 : 664,681.55 = 266,807.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,653.27/664,681.55 = 266,807.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,653.27x = 664,681.55 × 266,807.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,653.27x = 177,341,855,147.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,341,855,147.20/481,653.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,194.02

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