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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,412.76, 662,969.78 and 265,552.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,412.76, 662,969.78 and 265,552.77 is: 366,462.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,412.76 : 662,969.78 = 265,552.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,412.76/662,969.78 = 265,552.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,412.76x = 662,969.78 × 265,552.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,412.76x = 176,053,461,505.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,053,461,505.29/480,412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,462.92

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