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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,502.46, 663,107.24 and 265,656.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,502.46, 663,107.24 and 265,656.37 is: 366,613.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,502.46 : 663,107.24 = 265,656.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,502.46/663,107.24 = 265,656.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,502.46x = 663,107.24 × 265,656.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,502.46x = 176,158,660,309.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,158,660,309.28/480,502.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,613.44

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