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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,160.68, 662,603.94 and 265,296.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,160.68, 662,603.94 and 265,296.12 is: 366,098.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,160.68 : 662,603.94 = 265,296.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,160.68/662,603.94 = 265,296.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,160.68x = 662,603.94 × 265,296.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,160.68x = 175,786,254,378.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,786,254,378.71/480,160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,098.81

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