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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,860.08, 664,968.12 and 266,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,860.08, 664,968.12 and 266,998.40 is: 368,458.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,860.08 : 664,968.12 = 266,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,860.08/664,968.12 = 266,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,860.08x = 664,968.12 × 266,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,860.08x = 177,545,424,091.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,545,424,091.01/481,860.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,458.46

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