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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,255.43, 664,148.16 and 277,290.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,255.43, 664,148.16 and 277,290.54 is: 382,669.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,255.43 : 664,148.16 = 277,290.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,255.43/664,148.16 = 277,290.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,255.43x = 664,148.16 × 277,290.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,255.43x = 184,162,001,926.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,162,001,926.41/481,255.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,669.98

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