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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,756.43, 664,829.22 and 266,899.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,756.43, 664,829.22 and 266,899.88 is: 368,324.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,756.43 : 664,829.22 = 266,899.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,756.43/664,829.22 = 266,899.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,756.43x = 664,829.22 × 266,899.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,756.43x = 177,442,835,714.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,442,835,714.35/481,756.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,324.79

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