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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,806.32, 664,884.08 and 266,942.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,806.32, 664,884.08 and 266,942.08 is: 368,375.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,806.32 : 664,884.08 = 266,942.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,806.32/664,884.08 = 266,942.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,806.32x = 664,884.08 × 266,942.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,806.32x = 177,485,539,274.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,485,539,274.09/481,806.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,375.28

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