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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,452.08 : 662,989.08 = 265,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,452.08/662,989.08 = 265,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,452.08x = 662,989.08 × 265,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,452.08x = 176,087,247,691.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,087,247,691.68/480,452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,503.25

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