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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,361.49, 664,348.80 and 277,372.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,361.49, 664,348.80 and 277,372.71 is: 382,814.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,361.49 : 664,348.80 = 277,372.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,361.49/664,348.80 = 277,372.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,361.49x = 664,348.80 × 277,372.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,361.49x = 184,272,228,081.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,272,228,081.40/481,361.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,814.65

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