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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,975.45, 663,584.96 and 277,022.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,975.45, 663,584.96 and 277,022.29 is: 382,197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,975.45 : 663,584.96 = 277,022.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,975.45/663,584.96 = 277,022.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,975.45x = 663,584.96 × 277,022.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,975.45x = 183,827,822,081.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,827,822,081.99/480,975.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,197.93

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