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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,596.48, 663,194.76 and 265,719.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,596.48, 663,194.76 and 265,719.68 is: 366,677.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,596.48 : 663,194.76 = 265,719.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,596.48/663,194.76 = 265,719.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,596.48x = 663,194.76 × 265,719.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,596.48x = 176,223,899,404.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,223,899,404.88/480,596.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,677.47

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