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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,171.08, 664,039.71 and 277,254.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,171.08, 664,039.71 and 277,254.03 is: 382,624.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,171.08 : 664,039.71 = 277,254.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,171.08/664,039.71 = 277,254.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,171.08x = 664,039.71 × 277,254.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,171.08x = 184,107,685,677.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,107,685,677.53/481,171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,624.17

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