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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,230.09, 664,245.36 and 277,417.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,230.09, 664,245.36 and 277,417.26 is: 382,921.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,230.09 : 664,245.36 = 277,417.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,230.09/664,245.36 = 277,417.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,230.09x = 664,245.36 × 277,417.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,230.09x = 184,273,127,738.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,273,127,738.91/481,230.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,921.04

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