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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,236.93, 664,176.85 and 277,248.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,236.93, 664,176.85 and 277,248.15 is: 382,642.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,236.93 : 664,176.85 = 277,248.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,236.93/664,176.85 = 277,248.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,236.93x = 664,176.85 × 277,248.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,236.93x = 184,141,802,242.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,141,802,242.21/481,236.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,642.71

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