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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,634.52, 663,279.08 and 262,844.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,634.52, 663,279.08 and 262,844.16 is: 362,726.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,634.52 : 663,279.08 = 262,844.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,634.52/663,279.08 = 262,844.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,634.52x = 663,279.08 × 262,844.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,634.52x = 174,339,032,628.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,339,032,628.17/480,634.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,726.82

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