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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,022.68, 662,418.46 and 265,158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,022.68, 662,418.46 and 265,158.12 is: 365,911.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,022.68 : 662,418.46 = 265,158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,022.68/662,418.46 = 265,158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,022.68x = 662,418.46 × 265,158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,022.68x = 175,645,633,506.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,645,633,506.90/480,022.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,911.11

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