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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,653.47, 664,703.67 and 266,793.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,653.47, 664,703.67 and 266,793.51 is: 368,187.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,653.47 : 664,703.67 = 266,793.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,653.47/664,703.67 = 266,793.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,653.47x = 664,703.67 × 266,793.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,653.47x = 177,338,625,229.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,338,625,229.18/481,653.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,187.16

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