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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,165.79, 663,934.80 and 277,176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,165.79, 663,934.80 and 277,176.86 is: 382,461.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,165.79 : 663,934.80 = 277,176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,165.79/663,934.80 = 277,176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,165.79x = 663,934.80 × 277,176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,165.79x = 184,027,363,108.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,027,363,108.73/481,165.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,461.44

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