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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,057.12, 663,929.24 and 277,068.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,057.12, 663,929.24 and 277,068.82 is: 382,395.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,057.12 : 663,929.24 = 277,068.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,057.12/663,929.24 = 277,068.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,057.12x = 663,929.24 × 277,068.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,057.12x = 183,954,091,090.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,954,091,090.30/481,057.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,395.53

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