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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,476.68, 663,007.08 and 265,582.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,476.68, 663,007.08 and 265,582.06 is: 366,475.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,476.68 : 663,007.08 = 265,582.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,476.68/663,007.08 = 265,582.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,476.68x = 663,007.08 × 265,582.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,476.68x = 176,082,786,100.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,082,786,100.99/480,476.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,475.20

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