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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,318.83, 664,289.49 and 277,330.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,318.83, 664,289.49 and 277,330.68 is: 382,756.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,318.83 : 664,289.49 = 277,330.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,318.83/664,289.49 = 277,330.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,318.83x = 664,289.49 × 277,330.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,318.83x = 184,227,855,978.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,227,855,978.55/481,318.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,756.39

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