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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,909.97, 663,598.06 and 277,027.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,909.97, 663,598.06 and 277,027.57 is: 382,264.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,909.97 : 663,598.06 = 277,027.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,909.97/663,598.06 = 277,027.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,909.97x = 663,598.06 × 277,027.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,909.97x = 183,834,958,018.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,834,958,018.51/480,909.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,264.81

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