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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,163.79, 663,932.04 and 277,174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,163.79, 663,932.04 and 277,174.86 is: 382,458.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,163.79 : 663,932.04 = 277,174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,163.79/663,932.04 = 277,174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,163.79x = 663,932.04 × 277,174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,163.79x = 184,025,270,236.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,025,270,236.51/481,163.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,458.68

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