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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,660.32, 664,696.56 and 266,803.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,660.32, 664,696.56 and 266,803.68 is: 368,192.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,660.32 : 664,696.56 = 266,803.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,660.32/664,696.56 = 266,803.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,660.32x = 664,696.56 × 266,803.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,660.32x = 177,343,488,291.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,343,488,291.34/481,660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,192.02

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