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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,714.52, 663,312.33 and 276,726.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,714.52, 663,312.33 and 276,726.02 is: 381,839.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,714.52 : 663,312.33 = 276,726.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,714.52/663,312.33 = 276,726.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,714.52x = 663,312.33 × 276,726.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,714.52x = 183,555,779,492.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,555,779,492.34/480,714.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,839.47

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