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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,793.05, 664,879.76 and 266,936.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,793.05, 664,879.76 and 266,936.50 is: 368,375.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,793.05 : 664,879.76 = 266,936.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,793.05/664,879.76 = 266,936.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,793.05x = 664,879.76 × 266,936.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,793.05x = 177,480,676,055.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,480,676,055.24/481,793.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,375.33

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