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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,958.56, 663,742.35 and 266,095.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,958.56, 663,742.35 and 266,095.13 is: 367,222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,958.56 : 663,742.35 = 266,095.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,958.56/663,742.35 = 266,095.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,958.56x = 663,742.35 × 266,095.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,958.56x = 176,618,603,591.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,618,603,591.04/480,958.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,222.08

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