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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,293.34, 664,254.29 and 277,305.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,293.34, 664,254.29 and 277,305.17 is: 382,721.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,293.34 : 664,254.29 = 277,305.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,293.34/664,254.29 = 277,305.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,293.34x = 664,254.29 × 277,305.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,293.34x = 184,201,146,183.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,201,146,183.67/481,293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,721.16

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