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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,590.14, 663,187.88 and 265,716.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,590.14, 663,187.88 and 265,716.02 is: 366,673.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,590.14 : 663,187.88 = 265,716.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,590.14/663,187.88 = 265,716.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,590.14x = 663,187.88 × 265,716.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,590.14x = 176,219,643,985.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,219,643,985.84/480,590.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,673.45

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