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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,540.85, 663,124.83 and 276,598.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,540.85, 663,124.83 and 276,598.09 is: 381,692.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,540.85 : 663,124.83 = 276,598.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,540.85/663,124.83 = 276,598.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,540.85x = 663,124.83 × 276,598.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,540.85x = 183,419,061,201.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,419,061,201.24/480,540.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,692.96

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