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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,590.73, 663,188.45 and 265,717.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,590.73, 663,188.45 and 265,717.89 is: 366,675.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,590.73 : 663,188.45 = 265,717.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,590.73/663,188.45 = 265,717.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,590.73x = 663,188.45 × 265,717.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,590.73x = 176,221,034,277.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,221,034,277.78/480,590.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,675.89

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