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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,174.34, 663,962.33 and 277,292.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,174.34, 663,962.33 and 277,292.07 is: 382,629.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,174.34 : 663,962.33 = 277,292.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,174.34/663,962.33 = 277,292.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,174.34x = 663,962.33 × 277,292.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,174.34x = 184,111,489,580.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,111,489,580.95/481,174.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,629.49

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