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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,773.04, 664,846.32 and 266,926.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,773.04, 664,846.32 and 266,926.48 is: 368,358.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,773.04 : 664,846.32 = 266,926.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,773.04/664,846.32 = 266,926.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,773.04x = 664,846.32 × 266,926.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,773.04x = 177,465,087,938.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,465,087,938.55/481,773.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,358.28

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