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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,586.48, 663,182.58 and 265,713.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,586.48, 663,182.58 and 265,713.64 is: 366,670.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,586.48 : 663,182.58 = 265,713.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,586.48/663,182.58 = 265,713.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,586.48x = 663,182.58 × 265,713.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,586.48x = 176,216,657,316.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,216,657,316.39/480,586.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,670.03

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