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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,356.84, 662,926.74 and 265,492.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,356.84, 662,926.74 and 265,492.24 is: 366,398.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,356.84 : 662,926.74 = 265,492.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,356.84/662,926.74 = 265,492.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,356.84x = 662,926.74 × 265,492.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,356.84x = 176,001,905,158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,001,905,158.50/480,356.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,398.25

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