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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,201.51, 664,206.02 and 277,388.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,201.51, 664,206.02 and 277,388.75 is: 382,881.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,201.51 : 664,206.02 = 277,388.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,201.51/664,206.02 = 277,388.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,201.51x = 664,206.02 × 277,388.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,201.51x = 184,243,280,504.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,243,280,504.37/481,201.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,881.76

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