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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,322.03, 664,293.89 and 277,333.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,322.03, 664,293.89 and 277,333.85 is: 382,760.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,322.03 : 664,293.89 = 277,333.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,322.03/664,293.89 = 277,333.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,322.03x = 664,293.89 × 277,333.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,322.03x = 184,231,182,319.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,231,182,319.24/481,322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,760.76

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