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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,790.93, 664,843.70 and 266,918.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,790.93, 664,843.70 and 266,918.18 is: 368,331.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,790.93 : 664,843.70 = 266,918.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,790.93/664,843.70 = 266,918.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,790.93x = 664,843.70 × 266,918.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,790.93x = 177,458,865,729.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,458,865,729.66/481,790.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,331.69

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