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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,773.92, 663,388.74 and 265,872

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,773.92, 663,388.74 and 265,872 is: 366,859.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,773.92 : 663,388.74 = 265,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,773.92/663,388.74 = 265,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,773.92x = 663,388.74 × 265,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,773.92x = 176,376,491,081.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,376,491,081.28/480,773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,859.52

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