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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,617.74, 663,245.58 and 265,753.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,617.74, 663,245.58 and 265,753.09 is: 366,735.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,617.74 : 663,245.58 = 265,753.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,617.74/663,245.58 = 265,753.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,617.74x = 663,245.58 × 265,753.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,617.74x = 176,259,562,313.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,259,562,313.84/480,617.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,735.45

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