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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,129.62, 662,571.10 and 262,333.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,129.62, 662,571.10 and 262,333.62 is: 362,016.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,129.62 : 662,571.10 = 262,333.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,129.62/662,571.10 = 262,333.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,129.62x = 662,571.10 × 262,333.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,129.62x = 173,814,675,170.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,814,675,170.38/480,129.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,016.15

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