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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,580.30, 663,189.06 and 265,714.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,580.30, 663,189.06 and 265,714.84 is: 366,679.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,580.30 : 663,189.06 = 265,714.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,580.30/663,189.06 = 265,714.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,580.30x = 663,189.06 × 265,714.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,580.30x = 176,219,174,967.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,219,174,967.65/480,580.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,679.98

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