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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,055.95, 662,467.68 and 265,194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,055.95, 662,467.68 and 265,194 is: 365,962.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,055.95 : 662,467.68 = 265,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,055.95/662,467.68 = 265,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,055.95x = 662,467.68 × 265,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,055.95x = 175,682,453,929.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,682,453,929.92/480,055.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,962.45

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