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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,365.99, 664,355.03 and 277,377.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,365.99, 664,355.03 and 277,377.21 is: 382,820.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,365.99 : 664,355.03 = 277,377.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,365.99/664,355.03 = 277,377.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,365.99x = 664,355.03 × 277,377.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,365.99x = 184,276,943,283.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,276,943,283.98/481,365.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,820.86

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