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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,198.34, 663,891.57 and 277,244.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,198.34, 663,891.57 and 277,244.19 is: 382,503.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,198.34 : 663,891.57 = 277,244.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,198.34/663,891.57 = 277,244.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,198.34x = 663,891.57 × 277,244.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,198.34x = 184,060,080,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,060,080,572.48/481,198.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,503.57

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