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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,589.23, 663,186.38 and 265,716.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,589.23, 663,186.38 and 265,716.39 is: 366,673.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,589.23 : 663,186.38 = 265,716.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,589.23/663,186.38 = 265,716.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,589.23x = 663,186.38 × 265,716.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,589.23x = 176,219,489,462.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,219,489,462.19/480,589.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,673.82

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