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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,961.76, 662,388.24 and 265,125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,961.76, 662,388.24 and 265,125.28 is: 365,895.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,961.76 : 662,388.24 = 265,125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,961.76/662,388.24 = 265,125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,961.76x = 662,388.24 × 265,125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,961.76x = 175,615,867,598.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,615,867,598.71/479,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,895.54

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