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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,697.38, 664,733.68 and 266,836.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,697.38, 664,733.68 and 266,836.78 is: 368,229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,697.38 : 664,733.68 = 266,836.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,697.38/664,733.68 = 266,836.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,697.38x = 664,733.68 × 266,836.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,697.38x = 177,375,394,728.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,375,394,728.75/481,697.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,229.93

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