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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,366.40, 664,281.06 and 277,342.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,366.40, 664,281.06 and 277,342.52 is: 382,730.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,366.40 : 664,281.06 = 277,342.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,366.40/664,281.06 = 277,342.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,366.40x = 664,281.06 × 277,342.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,366.40x = 184,233,383,168.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,233,383,168.67/481,366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,730.04

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