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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,194.99, 664,196.93 and 277,382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,194.99, 664,196.93 and 277,382.16 is: 382,872.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,194.99 : 664,196.93 = 277,382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,194.99/664,196.93 = 277,382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,194.99x = 664,196.93 × 277,382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,194.99x = 184,236,379,108.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,236,379,108.77/481,194.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,872.60

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