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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,730.04, 664,738.94 and 266,829.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,730.04, 664,738.94 and 266,829.95 is: 368,198.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,730.04 : 664,738.94 = 266,829.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,730.04/664,738.94 = 266,829.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,730.04x = 664,738.94 × 266,829.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,730.04x = 177,372,260,452.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,372,260,452.18/481,730.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,198.46

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