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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,209.62, 664,217.20 and 277,396.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,209.62, 664,217.20 and 277,396.82 is: 382,892.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,209.62 : 664,217.20 = 277,396.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,209.62/664,217.20 = 277,396.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,209.62x = 664,217.20 × 277,396.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,209.62x = 184,251,739,069.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,251,739,069.30/481,209.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,892.88

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