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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,752.36, 664,755.66 and 266,882.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,752.36, 664,755.66 and 266,882.04 is: 368,262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,752.36 : 664,755.66 = 266,882.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,752.36/664,755.66 = 266,882.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,752.36x = 664,755.66 × 266,882.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,752.36x = 177,411,346,642.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,411,346,642.35/481,752.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,262.54

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