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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,042.17, 663,908.62 and 277,053.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,042.17, 663,908.62 and 277,053.39 is: 382,374.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,042.17 : 663,908.62 = 277,053.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,042.17/663,908.62 = 277,053.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,042.17x = 663,908.62 × 277,053.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,042.17x = 183,938,130,612.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,938,130,612.00/481,042.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,374.23

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