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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,078.69, 662,498.96 and 265,213.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,078.69, 662,498.96 and 265,213.23 is: 365,988.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,078.69 : 662,498.96 = 265,213.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,078.69/662,498.96 = 265,213.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,078.69x = 662,498.96 × 265,213.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,078.69x = 175,703,489,053.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,703,489,053.24/480,078.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,988.94

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