Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,452.08, 662,989.08 and 265,596
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 480,452.08, 662,989.08 and 265,596 is: 366,503.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,452.08 : 662,989.08 = 265,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,452.08/662,989.08 = 265,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,452.08x = 662,989.08 × 265,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,452.08x = 176,087,247,691.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,087,247,691.68/480,452.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,503.25
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