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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,114.54, 662,565.02 and 265,259.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,114.54, 662,565.02 and 265,259.54 is: 366,062.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,114.54 : 662,565.02 = 265,259.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,114.54/662,565.02 = 265,259.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,114.54x = 662,565.02 × 265,259.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,114.54x = 175,751,692,755.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,751,692,755.41/480,114.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,062.01

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