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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,370.54, 662,913.95 and 262,579.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,370.54, 662,913.95 and 262,579.51 is: 362,361.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,370.54 : 662,913.95 = 262,579.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,370.54/662,913.95 = 262,579.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,370.54x = 662,913.95 × 262,579.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,370.54x = 174,067,620,163.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,067,620,163.17/480,370.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,361.15

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