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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,716.40, 664,759.47 and 266,858.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,716.40, 664,759.47 and 266,858.23 is: 368,259.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,716.40 : 664,759.47 = 266,858.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,716.40/664,759.47 = 266,858.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,716.40x = 664,759.47 × 266,858.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,716.40x = 177,396,536,125.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,396,536,125.18/481,716.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,259.28

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