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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,806.55, 663,468.50 and 265,941.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,806.55, 663,468.50 and 265,941.99 is: 366,975.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,806.55 : 663,468.50 = 265,941.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,806.55/663,468.50 = 265,941.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,806.55x = 663,468.50 × 265,941.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,806.55x = 176,444,133,192.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,444,133,192.32/480,806.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,975.31

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