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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,855.68, 663,523.01 and 276,972.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,855.68, 663,523.01 and 276,972.91 is: 382,189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,855.68 : 663,523.01 = 276,972.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,855.68/663,523.01 = 276,972.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,855.68x = 663,523.01 × 276,972.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,855.68x = 183,777,895,887.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,777,895,887.99/480,855.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,189.30

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