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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,059.12, 663,932 and 277,070.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,059.12, 663,932 and 277,070.82 is: 382,398.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,059.12 : 663,932 = 277,070.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,059.12/663,932 = 277,070.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,059.12x = 663,932 × 277,070.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,059.12x = 183,956,183,664.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,956,183,664.24/481,059.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,398.29

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