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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,024.98, 663,739.65 and 277,084.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,024.98, 663,739.65 and 277,084.26 is: 382,333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,024.98 : 663,739.65 = 277,084.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,024.98/663,739.65 = 277,084.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,024.98x = 663,739.65 × 277,084.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,024.98x = 183,911,809,752.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,911,809,752.91/481,024.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,333.18

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