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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,116.79, 662,568.12 and 265,261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,116.79, 662,568.12 and 265,261.80 is: 366,065.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,116.79 : 662,568.12 = 265,261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,116.79/662,568.12 = 265,261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,116.79x = 662,568.12 × 265,261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,116.79x = 175,754,012,133.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,754,012,133.82/480,116.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,065.12

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