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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,264.17, 668,281.39 and 266,486.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,264.17, 668,281.39 and 266,486.15 is: 367,749.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,264.17 : 668,281.39 = 266,486.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,264.17/668,281.39 = 266,486.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,264.17x = 668,281.39 × 266,486.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,264.17x = 178,087,735,742.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,087,735,742.24/484,264.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,749.15

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