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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,854.08, 664,959.84 and 266,992.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,854.08, 664,959.84 and 266,992.40 is: 368,450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,854.08 : 664,959.84 = 266,992.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,854.08/664,959.84 = 266,992.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,854.08x = 664,959.84 × 266,992.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,854.08x = 177,539,223,585.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,539,223,585.22/481,854.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,450.18

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