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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,204.44, 664,077.78 and 277,239.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,204.44, 664,077.78 and 277,239.33 is: 382,599.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,204.44 : 664,077.78 = 277,239.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,204.44/664,077.78 = 277,239.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,204.44x = 664,077.78 × 277,239.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,204.44x = 184,108,478,795.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,108,478,795.09/481,204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,599.29

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