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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,414.62, 663,038.04 and 276,461.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,414.62, 663,038.04 and 276,461.36 is: 381,554.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,414.62 : 663,038.04 = 276,461.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,414.62/663,038.04 = 276,461.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,414.62x = 663,038.04 × 276,461.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,414.62x = 183,304,398,270.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,304,398,270.13/480,414.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,554.58

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