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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,796.55, 664,884.59 and 266,940

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,796.55, 664,884.59 and 266,940 is: 368,380.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,796.55 : 664,884.59 = 266,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,796.55/664,884.59 = 266,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,796.55x = 664,884.59 × 266,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,796.55x = 177,484,291,119.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,484,291,119.90/481,796.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,380.16

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