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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,682.26, 664,713.18 and 266,817.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,682.26, 664,713.18 and 266,817.79 is: 368,203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,682.26 : 664,713.18 = 266,817.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,682.26/664,713.18 = 266,817.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,682.26x = 664,713.18 × 266,817.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,682.26x = 177,357,301,671.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,357,301,671.47/481,682.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,203.93

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