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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,593.48, 663,192.24 and 265,720.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,593.48, 663,192.24 and 265,720.64 is: 366,679.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,593.48 : 663,192.24 = 265,720.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,593.48/663,192.24 = 265,720.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,593.48x = 663,192.24 × 265,720.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,593.48x = 176,223,866,455.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,223,866,455.83/480,593.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,679.69

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