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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,225.46, 663,928.45 and 277,271.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,225.46, 663,928.45 and 277,271.10 is: 382,540.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,225.46 : 663,928.45 = 277,271.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,225.46/663,928.45 = 277,271.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,225.46x = 663,928.45 × 277,271.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,225.46x = 184,088,170,959.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,088,170,959.62/481,225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,540.39

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