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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,724.04, 664,778.70 and 266,877.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,724.04, 664,778.70 and 266,877.48 is: 368,290.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,724.04 : 664,778.70 = 266,877.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,724.04/664,778.70 = 266,877.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,724.04x = 664,778.70 × 266,877.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,724.04x = 177,414,464,213.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,414,464,213.68/481,724.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,290.66

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