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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,947.96, 663,649.84 and 277,064.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,947.96, 663,649.84 and 277,064.89 is: 382,315.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,947.96 : 663,649.84 = 277,064.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,947.96/663,649.84 = 277,064.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,947.96x = 663,649.84 × 277,064.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,947.96x = 183,874,068,605.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,874,068,605.32/480,947.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,315.93

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