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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,173.08, 664,042.47 and 277,256.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,173.08, 664,042.47 and 277,256.03 is: 382,626.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,173.08 : 664,042.47 = 277,256.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,173.08/664,042.47 = 277,256.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,173.08x = 664,042.47 × 277,256.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,173.08x = 184,109,778,983.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,109,778,983.59/481,173.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,626.93

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