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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,230.40, 664,246.01 and 277,417.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,230.40, 664,246.01 and 277,417.64 is: 382,921.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,230.40 : 664,246.01 = 277,417.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,230.40/664,246.01 = 277,417.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,230.40x = 664,246.01 × 277,417.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,230.40x = 184,273,559,086.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,273,559,086.53/481,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,921.70

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