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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,697.51, 664,733.86 and 266,836.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,697.51, 664,733.86 and 266,836.91 is: 368,230.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,697.51 : 664,733.86 = 266,836.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,697.51/664,733.86 = 266,836.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,697.51x = 664,733.86 × 266,836.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,697.51x = 177,375,525,184.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,375,525,184.01/481,697.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,230.11

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