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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,473.74, 662,996.19 and 265,584.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,473.74, 662,996.19 and 265,584.59 is: 366,474.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,473.74 : 662,996.19 = 265,584.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,473.74/662,996.19 = 265,584.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,473.74x = 662,996.19 × 265,584.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,473.74x = 176,081,571,292.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,081,571,292.71/480,473.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,474.91

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