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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,832.54, 663,540.70 and 265,972.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,832.54, 663,540.70 and 265,972.42 is: 367,037.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,832.54 : 663,540.70 = 265,972.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,832.54/663,540.70 = 265,972.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,832.54x = 663,540.70 × 265,972.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,832.54x = 176,483,525,747.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,483,525,747.49/480,832.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,037.40

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