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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,523.68, 663,125.28 and 262,733.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,523.68, 663,125.28 and 262,733.04 is: 362,573.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,523.68 : 663,125.28 = 262,733.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,523.68/663,125.28 = 262,733.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,523.68x = 663,125.28 × 262,733.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,523.68x = 174,224,920,715.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,224,920,715.25/480,523.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,573.02

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