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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,039.25, 663,904.23 and 277,050.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,039.25, 663,904.23 and 277,050.47 is: 382,370.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,039.25 : 663,904.23 = 277,050.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,039.25/663,904.23 = 277,050.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,039.25x = 663,904.23 × 277,050.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,039.25x = 183,934,975,636.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,934,975,636.97/481,039.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,370.00

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