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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,999.92, 667,936.12 and 266,217.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,999.92, 667,936.12 and 266,217.81 is: 367,389.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,999.92 : 667,936.12 = 266,217.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,999.92/667,936.12 = 266,217.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,999.92x = 667,936.12 × 266,217.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,999.92x = 177,816,491,751.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,816,491,751.84/483,999.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,389.50

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