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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,653.68, 664,652.84 and 266,781.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,653.68, 664,652.84 and 266,781.20 is: 368,141.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,653.68 : 664,652.84 = 266,781.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,653.68/664,652.84 = 266,781.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,653.68x = 664,652.84 × 266,781.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,653.68x = 177,316,882,238.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,316,882,238.61/481,653.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,141.86

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