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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,507.07, 663,071.26 and 265,634.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,507.07, 663,071.26 and 265,634.32 is: 366,559.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,507.07 : 663,071.26 = 265,634.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,507.07/663,071.26 = 265,634.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,507.07x = 663,071.26 × 265,634.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,507.07x = 176,134,484,919.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,134,484,919.32/480,507.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,559.61

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