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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,209.94, 664,085.37 and 277,244.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,209.94, 664,085.37 and 277,244.83 is: 382,606.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,209.94 : 664,085.37 = 277,244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,209.94/664,085.37 = 277,244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,209.94x = 664,085.37 × 277,244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,209.94x = 184,114,235,511.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,114,235,511.14/481,209.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,606.88

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