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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,193.46, 663,988.68 and 277,311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,193.46, 663,988.68 and 277,311.24 is: 382,655.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,193.46 : 663,988.68 = 277,311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,193.46/663,988.68 = 277,311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,193.46x = 663,988.68 × 277,311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,193.46x = 184,131,524,196.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,131,524,196.76/481,193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,655.92

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