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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,196.07, 664,216.58 and 277,328.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,196.07, 664,216.58 and 277,328.43 is: 382,808.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,196.07 : 664,216.58 = 277,328.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,196.07/664,216.58 = 277,328.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,196.07x = 664,216.58 × 277,328.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,196.07x = 184,206,142,004.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,206,142,004.69/481,196.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,808.91

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