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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,313.48, 664,018.16 and 277,255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,313.48, 664,018.16 and 277,255.04 is: 382,499.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,313.48 : 664,018.16 = 277,255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,313.48/664,018.16 = 277,255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,313.48x = 664,018.16 × 277,255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,313.48x = 184,102,376,805.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,102,376,805.16/481,313.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,499.94

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