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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,753.96, 663,414.42 and 265,881.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,753.96, 663,414.42 and 265,881.48 is: 366,902.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,753.96 : 663,414.42 = 265,881.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,753.96/663,414.42 = 265,881.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,753.96x = 663,414.42 × 265,881.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,753.96x = 176,389,607,842.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,389,607,842.94/480,753.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,902.04

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