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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,320.33, 664,291.56 and 277,332.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,320.33, 664,291.56 and 277,332.18 is: 382,758.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,320.33 : 664,291.56 = 277,332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,320.33/664,291.56 = 277,332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,320.33x = 664,291.56 × 277,332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,320.33x = 184,229,426,490.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,229,426,490.40/481,320.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,758.46

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