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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,207.44, 664,081.92 and 277,242.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,207.44, 664,081.92 and 277,242.33 is: 382,603.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,207.44 : 664,081.92 = 277,242.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,207.44/664,081.92 = 277,242.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,207.44x = 664,081.92 × 277,242.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,207.44x = 184,111,618,811.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,111,618,811.67/481,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,603.43

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