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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,852.08, 664,957.08 and 266,990.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,852.08, 664,957.08 and 266,990.40 is: 368,447.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,852.08 : 664,957.08 = 266,990.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,852.08/664,957.08 = 266,990.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,852.08x = 664,957.08 × 266,990.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,852.08x = 177,537,156,772.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,537,156,772.03/481,852.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,447.42

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