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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,160.79, 663,927.90 and 277,171.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,160.79, 663,927.90 and 277,171.86 is: 382,454.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,160.79 : 663,927.90 = 277,171.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,160.79/663,927.90 = 277,171.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,160.79x = 663,927.90 × 277,171.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,160.79x = 184,022,130,948.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,022,130,948.89/481,160.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,454.54

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