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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,127.46, 662,519.42 and 265,254.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,127.46, 662,519.42 and 265,254.71 is: 366,020.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,127.46 : 662,519.42 = 265,254.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,127.46/662,519.42 = 265,254.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,127.46x = 662,519.42 × 265,254.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,127.46x = 175,736,391,982.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,736,391,982.60/480,127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,020.29

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