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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,201.10, 664,088.45 and 277,248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,201.10, 664,088.45 and 277,248.36 is: 382,620.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,201.10 : 664,088.45 = 277,248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,201.10/664,088.45 = 277,248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,201.10x = 664,088.45 × 277,248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,201.10x = 184,117,432,271.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,117,432,271.20/481,201.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,620.56

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