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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,048.31, 668,002.82 and 266,266.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,048.31, 668,002.82 and 266,266.17 is: 367,456.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,048.31 : 668,002.82 = 266,266.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,048.31/668,002.82 = 266,266.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,048.31x = 668,002.82 × 266,266.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,048.31x = 177,866,551,099.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,866,551,099.27/484,048.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,456.20

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