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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,788.37, 663,443.36 and 265,923.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,788.37, 663,443.36 and 265,923.82 is: 366,950.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,788.37 : 663,443.36 = 265,923.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,788.37/663,443.36 = 265,923.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,788.37x = 663,443.36 × 265,923.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,788.37x = 176,425,391,315.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,425,391,315.22/480,788.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,950.21

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