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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,036.96, 662,448.24 and 265,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,036.96, 662,448.24 and 265,176 is: 365,941.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,036.96 : 662,448.24 = 265,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,036.96/662,448.24 = 265,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,036.96x = 662,448.24 × 265,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,036.96x = 175,665,374,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,665,374,490.24/480,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,941.35

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