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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,133.68, 662,591.43 and 265,278.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,133.68, 662,591.43 and 265,278.69 is: 366,088.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,133.68 : 662,591.43 = 265,278.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,133.68/662,591.43 = 265,278.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,133.68x = 662,591.43 × 265,278.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,133.68x = 175,771,386,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,771,386,555.63/480,133.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,088.43

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