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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,937.63, 662,257.26 and 265,064.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,937.63, 662,257.26 and 265,064.88 is: 365,758.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,937.63 : 662,257.26 = 265,064.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,937.63/662,257.26 = 265,064.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,937.63x = 662,257.26 × 265,064.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,937.63x = 175,541,141,151.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,541,141,151.03/479,937.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,758.24

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