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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,527.17, 663,069.04 and 265,637.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,527.17, 663,069.04 and 265,637.41 is: 366,547.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,527.17 : 663,069.04 = 265,637.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,527.17/663,069.04 = 265,637.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,527.17x = 663,069.04 × 265,637.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,527.17x = 176,135,942,436.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,135,942,436.79/480,527.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,547.31

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