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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,855.08, 664,961.22 and 266,993.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,855.08, 664,961.22 and 266,993.40 is: 368,451.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,855.08 : 664,961.22 = 266,993.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,855.08/664,961.22 = 266,993.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,855.08x = 664,961.22 × 266,993.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,855.08x = 177,540,256,995.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,540,256,995.95/481,855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,451.56

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