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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,658.03, 664,709.96 and 266,798.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,658.03, 664,709.96 and 266,798.07 is: 368,193.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,658.03 : 664,709.96 = 266,798.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,658.03/664,709.96 = 266,798.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,658.03x = 664,709.96 × 266,798.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,658.03x = 177,343,335,104.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,343,335,104.77/481,658.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,193.45

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