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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,201.93, 664,074.33 and 277,236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,201.93, 664,074.33 and 277,236.84 is: 382,595.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,201.93 : 664,074.33 = 277,236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,201.93/664,074.33 = 277,236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,201.93x = 664,074.33 × 277,236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,201.93x = 184,105,868,774.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,105,868,774.32/481,201.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,595.87

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