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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,523.48, 663,092.94 and 265,650.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,523.48, 663,092.94 and 265,650.64 is: 366,581.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,523.48 : 663,092.94 = 265,650.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,523.48/663,092.94 = 265,650.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,523.48x = 663,092.94 × 265,650.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,523.48x = 176,151,063,890.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,151,063,890.48/480,523.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,581.60

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