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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,568.12, 663,157.22 and 265,695.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,568.12, 663,157.22 and 265,695.64 is: 366,645.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,568.12 : 663,157.22 = 265,695.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,568.12/663,157.22 = 265,695.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,568.12x = 663,157.22 × 265,695.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,568.12x = 176,197,981,988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,197,981,988.52/480,568.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,645.17

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