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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,722.76, 664,723.74 and 266,809.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,722.76, 664,723.74 and 266,809.01 is: 368,166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,722.76 : 664,723.74 = 266,809.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,722.76/664,723.74 = 266,809.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,722.76x = 664,723.74 × 266,809.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,722.76x = 177,354,280,669.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,354,280,669.81/481,722.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,166.70

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