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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,471.08, 663,021.59 and 265,598.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,471.08, 663,021.59 and 265,598.33 is: 366,509.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,471.08 : 663,021.59 = 265,598.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,471.08/663,021.59 = 265,598.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,471.08x = 663,021.59 × 265,598.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,471.08x = 176,097,422,414.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,097,422,414.85/480,471.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,509.93

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