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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,207.62, 664,214.44 and 277,394.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,207.62, 664,214.44 and 277,394.82 is: 382,890.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,207.62 : 664,214.44 = 277,394.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,207.62/664,214.44 = 277,394.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,207.62x = 664,214.44 × 277,394.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,207.62x = 184,249,645,025.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,249,645,025.20/481,207.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,890.12

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