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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,912.98, 663,602.20 and 277,030.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,912.98, 663,602.20 and 277,030.58 is: 382,268.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,912.98 : 663,602.20 = 277,030.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,912.98/663,602.20 = 277,030.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,912.98x = 663,602.20 × 277,030.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,912.98x = 183,838,102,355.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,838,102,355.28/480,912.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,268.96

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