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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,534.09, 663,150.87 and 265,687.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,534.09, 663,150.87 and 265,687.98 is: 366,657.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,534.09 : 663,150.87 = 265,687.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,534.09/663,150.87 = 265,687.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,534.09x = 663,150.87 × 265,687.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,534.09x = 176,191,215,085.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,191,215,085.54/480,534.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,657.06

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