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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,629.88, 663,256.08 and 265,762.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,629.88, 663,256.08 and 265,762.80 is: 366,745.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,629.88 : 663,256.08 = 265,762.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,629.88/663,256.08 = 265,762.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,629.88x = 663,256.08 × 265,762.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,629.88x = 176,268,792,937.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,268,792,937.82/480,629.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,745.39

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