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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,233.36, 664,087.04 and 277,284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,233.36, 664,087.04 and 277,284.72 is: 382,644.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,233.36 : 664,087.04 = 277,284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,233.36/664,087.04 = 277,284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,233.36x = 664,087.04 × 277,284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,233.36x = 184,141,188,942.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,141,188,942.03/481,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,644.27

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