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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,182.52, 668,145.38 and 266,387.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,182.52, 668,145.38 and 266,387.09 is: 367,599.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,182.52 : 668,145.38 = 266,387.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,182.52/668,145.38 = 266,387.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,182.52x = 668,145.38 × 266,387.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,182.52x = 177,985,298,802.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,985,298,802.48/484,182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,599.60

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