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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,656.82, 663,310.74 and 265,811.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,656.82, 663,310.74 and 265,811.34 is: 366,822.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,656.82 : 663,310.74 = 265,811.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,656.82/663,310.74 = 265,811.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,656.82x = 663,310.74 × 265,811.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,656.82x = 176,315,516,635.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,315,516,635.79/480,656.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,822.04

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