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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,525.36, 663,126.19 and 262,748.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,525.36, 663,126.19 and 262,748.15 is: 362,593.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,525.36 : 663,126.19 = 262,748.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,525.36/663,126.19 = 262,748.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,525.36x = 663,126.19 × 262,748.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,525.36x = 174,235,183,361.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,235,183,361.31/480,525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,593.11

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