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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,542, 663,196.83 and 276,601.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,542, 663,196.83 and 276,601.46 is: 381,738.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,542 : 663,196.83 = 276,601.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,542/663,196.83 = 276,601.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,542x = 663,196.83 × 276,601.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,542x = 183,441,211,445.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,441,211,445.37/480,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,738.14

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