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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,793.43, 664,847.14 and 266,920.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,793.43, 664,847.14 and 266,920.68 is: 368,335.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,793.43 : 664,847.14 = 266,920.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,793.43/664,847.14 = 266,920.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,793.43x = 664,847.14 × 266,920.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,793.43x = 177,461,450,704.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,461,450,704.86/481,793.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,335.14

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