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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,767.29, 664,785.06 and 266,854.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,767.29, 664,785.06 and 266,854.04 is: 368,228.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,767.29 : 664,785.06 = 266,854.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,767.29/664,785.06 = 266,854.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,767.29x = 664,785.06 × 266,854.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,767.29x = 177,400,578,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,400,578,992.64/481,767.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,228.77

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