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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,755.93, 664,828.52 and 266,899.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,755.93, 664,828.52 and 266,899.38 is: 368,324.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,755.93 : 664,828.52 = 266,899.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,755.93/664,828.52 = 266,899.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,755.93x = 664,828.52 × 266,899.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,755.93x = 177,442,319,794.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,442,319,794.32/481,755.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,324.10

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