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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,706.07, 663,347.37 and 262,871.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,706.07, 663,347.37 and 262,871.51 is: 362,747.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,706.07 : 663,347.37 = 262,871.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,706.07/663,347.37 = 262,871.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,706.07x = 663,347.37 × 262,871.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,706.07x = 174,375,124,806.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,375,124,806.43/480,706.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,747.92

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