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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,654.86, 664,705.59 and 266,794.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,654.86, 664,705.59 and 266,794.89 is: 368,189.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,654.86 : 664,705.59 = 266,794.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,654.86/664,705.59 = 266,794.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,654.86x = 664,705.59 × 266,794.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,654.86x = 177,340,054,766.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,340,054,766.44/481,654.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,189.07

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