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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,292.58, 664,253.26 and 277,304.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,292.58, 664,253.26 and 277,304.41 is: 382,720.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,292.58 : 664,253.26 = 277,304.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,292.58/664,253.26 = 277,304.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,292.58x = 664,253.26 × 277,304.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,292.58x = 184,200,358,491.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,200,358,491.93/481,292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,720.13

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