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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,909.60, 663,597.55 and 277,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,909.60, 663,597.55 and 277,027.20 is: 382,264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,909.60 : 663,597.55 = 277,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,909.60/663,597.55 = 277,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,909.60x = 663,597.55 × 277,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,909.60x = 183,834,566,500.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,834,566,500.24/480,909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,264.29

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