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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,758.43, 664,831.98 and 266,901.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,758.43, 664,831.98 and 266,901.88 is: 368,327.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,758.43 : 664,831.98 = 266,901.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,758.43/664,831.98 = 266,901.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,758.43x = 664,831.98 × 266,901.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,758.43x = 177,444,905,346.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,444,905,346.12/481,758.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,327.56

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