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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,221.06, 664,154.94 and 277,232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,221.06, 664,154.94 and 277,232.28 is: 382,620.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,221.06 : 664,154.94 = 277,232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,221.06/664,154.94 = 277,232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,221.06x = 664,154.94 × 277,232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,221.06x = 184,125,188,289.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,125,188,289.46/481,221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,620.80

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