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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,766.29, 664,783.68 and 266,853.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,766.29, 664,783.68 and 266,853.04 is: 368,227.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,766.29 : 664,783.68 = 266,853.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,766.29/664,783.68 = 266,853.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,766.29x = 664,783.68 × 266,853.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,766.29x = 177,399,545,950.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,399,545,950.39/481,766.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,227.39

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