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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,732.11, 664,794.95 and 266,876.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,732.11, 664,794.95 and 266,876.73 is: 368,292.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,732.11 : 664,794.95 = 266,876.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,732.11/664,794.95 = 266,876.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,732.11x = 664,794.95 × 266,876.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,732.11x = 177,418,301,042.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,418,301,042.13/481,732.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,292.45

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