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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,921.27, 667,828.49 and 266,146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,921.27, 667,828.49 and 266,146.79 is: 367,291.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,921.27 : 667,828.49 = 266,146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,921.27/667,828.49 = 266,146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,921.27x = 667,828.49 × 266,146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,921.27x = 177,740,404,214.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,740,404,214.17/483,921.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,291.99

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