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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,801.23, 664,857.92 and 266,928.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,801.23, 664,857.92 and 266,928.48 is: 368,345.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,801.23 : 664,857.92 = 266,928.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,801.23/664,857.92 = 266,928.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,801.23x = 664,857.92 × 266,928.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,801.23x = 177,469,514,668.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,469,514,668.88/481,801.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,345.91

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