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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,724.36, 664,779.48 and 266,878.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,724.36, 664,779.48 and 266,878.34 is: 368,292.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,724.36 : 664,779.48 = 266,878.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,724.36/664,779.48 = 266,878.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,724.36x = 664,779.48 × 266,878.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,724.36x = 177,415,244,088.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,415,244,088.46/481,724.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,292.03

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