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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,619.50, 663,228.99 and 265,747.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,619.50, 663,228.99 and 265,747.02 is: 366,716.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,619.50 : 663,228.99 = 265,747.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,619.50/663,228.99 = 265,747.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,619.50x = 663,228.99 × 265,747.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,619.50x = 176,251,127,670.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,251,127,670.11/480,619.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,716.56

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