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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,706.80, 663,379.68 and 265,861.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,706.80, 663,379.68 and 265,861.36 is: 366,891.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,706.80 : 663,379.68 = 265,861.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,706.80/663,379.68 = 265,861.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,706.80x = 663,379.68 × 265,861.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,706.80x = 176,367,023,921.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,367,023,921.17/480,706.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,891.05

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