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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,524.30, 663,137.37 and 265,678.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,524.30, 663,137.37 and 265,678.23 is: 366,643.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,524.30 : 663,137.37 = 265,678.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,524.30/663,137.37 = 265,678.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,524.30x = 663,137.37 × 265,678.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,524.30x = 176,181,162,708.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,181,162,708.46/480,524.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,643.61

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