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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,202.93, 664,075.71 and 277,237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,202.93, 664,075.71 and 277,237.84 is: 382,597.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,202.93 : 664,075.71 = 277,237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,202.93/664,075.71 = 277,237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,202.93x = 664,075.71 × 277,237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,202.93x = 184,106,915,436.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,106,915,436.87/481,202.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,597.25

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