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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,725.55, 663,389.94 and 265,860.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,725.55, 663,389.94 and 265,860.99 is: 366,881.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,725.55 : 663,389.94 = 265,860.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,725.55/663,389.94 = 265,860.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,725.55x = 663,389.94 × 265,860.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,725.55x = 176,369,506,204.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,369,506,204.44/480,725.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,881.91

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