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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,492.66, 663,059.04 and 262,697.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,492.66, 663,059.04 and 262,697.16 is: 362,510.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,492.66 : 663,059.04 = 262,697.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,492.66/663,059.04 = 262,697.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,492.66x = 663,059.04 × 262,697.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,492.66x = 174,183,726,720.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,183,726,720.33/480,492.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,510.69

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