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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,657.78, 664,709.62 and 266,797.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,657.78, 664,709.62 and 266,797.82 is: 368,193.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,657.78 : 664,709.62 = 266,797.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,657.78/664,709.62 = 266,797.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,657.78x = 664,709.62 × 266,797.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,657.78x = 177,343,077,549.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,343,077,549.03/481,657.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,193.11

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