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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,789.72, 663,431.58 and 265,900.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,789.72, 663,431.58 and 265,900.50 is: 366,910.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,789.72 : 663,431.58 = 265,900.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,789.72/663,431.58 = 265,900.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,789.72x = 663,431.58 × 265,900.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,789.72x = 176,406,788,837.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,406,788,837.79/480,789.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,910.48

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