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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,200.35, 664,087.41 and 277,247.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,200.35, 664,087.41 and 277,247.61 is: 382,619.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,200.35 : 664,087.41 = 277,247.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,200.35/664,087.41 = 277,247.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,200.35x = 664,087.41 × 277,247.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,200.35x = 184,116,647,253.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,116,647,253.59/481,200.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,619.52

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