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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,872.63, 664,998.80 and 266,992.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,872.63, 664,998.80 and 266,992.59 is: 368,457.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,872.63 : 664,998.80 = 266,992.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,872.63/664,998.80 = 266,992.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,872.63x = 664,998.80 × 266,992.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,872.63x = 177,549,751,958.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,549,751,958.89/481,872.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,457.85

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