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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,170.21, 663,956.64 and 277,287.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,170.21, 663,956.64 and 277,287.95 is: 382,623.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,170.21 : 663,956.64 = 277,287.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,170.21/663,956.64 = 277,287.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,170.21x = 663,956.64 × 277,287.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,170.21x = 184,107,172,274.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,107,172,274.71/481,170.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,623.80

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