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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,788.87, 663,444.04 and 265,924.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,788.87, 663,444.04 and 265,924.32 is: 366,950.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,788.87 : 663,444.04 = 265,924.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,788.87/663,444.04 = 265,924.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,788.87x = 663,444.04 × 265,924.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,788.87x = 176,425,905,195.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,425,905,195.05/480,788.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,950.89

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