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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,229.15, 664,244.28 and 277,416.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,229.15, 664,244.28 and 277,416.38 is: 382,919.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,229.15 : 664,244.28 = 277,416.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,229.15/664,244.28 = 277,416.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,229.15x = 664,244.28 × 277,416.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,229.15x = 184,272,245,253.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,272,245,253.92/481,229.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,919.96

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