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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,595.56, 663,193.38 and 265,718.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,595.56, 663,193.38 and 265,718.76 is: 366,676.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,595.56 : 663,193.38 = 265,718.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,595.56/663,193.38 = 265,718.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,595.56x = 663,193.38 × 265,718.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,595.56x = 176,222,922,573.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,222,922,573.81/480,595.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,676.14

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