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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,228.59, 664,243.28 and 277,415.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,228.59, 664,243.28 and 277,415.75 is: 382,918.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,228.59 : 664,243.28 = 277,415.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,228.59/664,243.28 = 277,415.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,228.59x = 664,243.28 × 277,415.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,228.59x = 184,271,550,577.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,271,550,577.96/481,228.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,918.96

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