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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,221.05, 664,026.66 and 277,337.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,221.05, 664,026.66 and 277,337.97 is: 382,692.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,221.05 : 664,026.66 = 277,337.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,221.05/664,026.66 = 277,337.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,221.05x = 664,026.66 × 277,337.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,221.05x = 184,159,805,910.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,159,805,910.28/481,221.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,692.75

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