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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,496.14, 663,150.51 and 276,542.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,496.14, 663,150.51 and 276,542.87 is: 381,667.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,496.14 : 663,150.51 = 276,542.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,496.14/663,150.51 = 276,542.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,496.14x = 663,150.51 × 276,542.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,496.14x = 183,389,541,961.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,389,541,961.61/480,496.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,667.05

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