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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,080.93, 662,506.70 and 265,206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,080.93, 662,506.70 and 265,206.96 is: 365,982.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,080.93 : 662,506.70 = 265,206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,080.93/662,506.70 = 265,206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,080.93x = 662,506.70 × 265,206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,080.93x = 175,701,386,560.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,701,386,560.60/480,080.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,982.85

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