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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,839.40, 664,929.06 and 266,978.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,839.40, 664,929.06 and 266,978.44 is: 368,425.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,839.40 : 664,929.06 = 266,978.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,839.40/664,929.06 = 266,978.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,839.40x = 664,929.06 × 266,978.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,839.40x = 177,521,723,149.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,521,723,149.47/481,839.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,425.09

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