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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,852.64, 663,570.96 and 265,975.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,852.64, 663,570.96 and 265,975.84 is: 367,043.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,852.64 : 663,570.96 = 265,975.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,852.64/663,570.96 = 265,975.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,852.64x = 663,570.96 × 265,975.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,852.64x = 176,493,843,485.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,493,843,485.61/480,852.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,043.52

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