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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,669.07, 664,703.28 and 266,823.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,669.07, 664,703.28 and 266,823.05 is: 368,215.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,669.07 : 664,703.28 = 266,823.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,669.07/664,703.28 = 266,823.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,669.07x = 664,703.28 × 266,823.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,669.07x = 177,358,153,191.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,358,153,191.09/481,669.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,215.79

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