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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,583.76, 663,189 and 262,797.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,583.76, 663,189 and 262,797.71 is: 362,651.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,583.76 : 663,189 = 262,797.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,583.76/663,189 = 262,797.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,583.76x = 663,189 × 262,797.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,583.76x = 174,284,550,497.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,284,550,497.19/480,583.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,651.77

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