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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,320.08, 664,291.22 and 277,331.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,320.08, 664,291.22 and 277,331.93 is: 382,758.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,320.08 : 664,291.22 = 277,331.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,320.08/664,291.22 = 277,331.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,320.08x = 664,291.22 × 277,331.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,320.08x = 184,229,164,738.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,229,164,738.00/481,320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,758.11

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