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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,025.98, 663,741.03 and 277,085.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,025.98, 663,741.03 and 277,085.26 is: 382,334.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,025.98 : 663,741.03 = 277,085.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,025.98/663,741.03 = 277,085.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,025.98x = 663,741.03 × 277,085.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,025.98x = 183,912,855,870.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,912,855,870.22/481,025.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,334.56

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