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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,564.39, 663,152.22 and 265,691.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,564.39, 663,152.22 and 265,691.64 is: 366,639.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,564.39 : 663,152.22 = 265,691.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,564.39/663,152.22 = 265,691.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,564.39x = 663,152.22 × 265,691.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,564.39x = 176,194,000,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,194,000,901.44/480,564.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,639.74

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