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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,746.84, 664,791.70 and 266,890.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,746.84, 664,791.70 and 266,890.28 is: 368,298.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,746.84 : 664,791.70 = 266,890.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,746.84/664,791.70 = 266,890.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,746.84x = 664,791.70 × 266,890.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,746.84x = 177,426,442,954.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,426,442,954.68/481,746.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,298.09

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