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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,562.33, 668,702.35 and 266,796.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,562.33, 668,702.35 and 266,796.33 is: 368,182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,562.33 : 668,702.35 = 266,796.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,562.33/668,702.35 = 266,796.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,562.33x = 668,702.35 × 266,796.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,562.33x = 178,407,332,842.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,407,332,842.38/484,562.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,182.42

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