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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,541.32, 663,089.70 and 265,652.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,541.32, 663,089.70 and 265,652.52 is: 366,568.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,541.32 : 663,089.70 = 265,652.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,541.32/663,089.70 = 265,652.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,541.32x = 663,089.70 × 265,652.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,541.32x = 176,151,449,791.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,151,449,791.04/480,541.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,568.79

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