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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,527.30, 663,141.51 and 265,681.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,527.30, 663,141.51 and 265,681.23 is: 366,647.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,527.30 : 663,141.51 = 265,681.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,527.30/663,141.51 = 265,681.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,527.30x = 663,141.51 × 265,681.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,527.30x = 176,184,252,040.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,184,252,040.86/480,527.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,647.75

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