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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,350.08, 662,917.42 and 265,485.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,350.08, 662,917.42 and 265,485.52 is: 366,388.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,350.08 : 662,917.42 = 265,485.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,350.08/662,917.42 = 265,485.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,350.08x = 662,917.42 × 265,485.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,350.08x = 175,994,975,965.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,994,975,965.76/480,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,388.98

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