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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,372.49, 664,364 and 277,383.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,372.49, 664,364 and 277,383.71 is: 382,829.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,372.49 : 664,364 = 277,383.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,372.49/664,364 = 277,383.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,372.49x = 664,364 × 277,383.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,372.49x = 184,283,751,110.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,283,751,110.44/481,372.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,829.84

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