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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,304.21, 664,269.30 and 277,316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,304.21, 664,269.30 and 277,316.04 is: 382,736.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,304.21 : 664,269.30 = 277,316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,304.21/664,269.30 = 277,316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,304.21x = 664,269.30 × 277,316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,304.21x = 184,212,531,769.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,212,531,769.57/481,304.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,736.18

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