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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,186.85, 664,068.68 and 277,234.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,186.85, 664,068.68 and 277,234.06 is: 382,600.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,186.85 : 664,068.68 = 277,234.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,186.85/664,068.68 = 277,234.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,186.85x = 664,068.68 × 277,234.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,186.85x = 184,102,456,065.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,102,456,065.70/481,186.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,600.77

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