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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,586.98, 663,183.27 and 265,714.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,586.98, 663,183.27 and 265,714.14 is: 366,670.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,586.98 : 663,183.27 = 265,714.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,586.98/663,183.27 = 265,714.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,586.98x = 663,183.27 × 265,714.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,586.98x = 176,217,172,250.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,217,172,250.44/480,586.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,670.72

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