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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,580.98, 663,174.99 and 265,708.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,580.98, 663,174.99 and 265,708.14 is: 366,662.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,580.98 : 663,174.99 = 265,708.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,580.98/663,174.99 = 265,708.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,580.98x = 663,174.99 × 265,708.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,580.98x = 176,210,993,087.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,210,993,087.42/480,580.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,662.44

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