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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,364.16, 662,844.96 and 265,474.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,364.16, 662,844.96 and 265,474.92 is: 366,323.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,364.16 : 662,844.96 = 265,474.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,364.16/662,844.96 = 265,474.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,364.16x = 662,844.96 × 265,474.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,364.16x = 175,968,712,728.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,968,712,728.40/480,364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,323.57

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