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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,382.24, 664,218.96 and 277,404.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,382.24, 664,218.96 and 277,404.56 is: 382,767.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,382.24 : 664,218.96 = 277,404.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,382.24/664,218.96 = 277,404.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,382.24x = 664,218.96 × 277,404.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,382.24x = 184,257,368,342.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,257,368,342.46/481,382.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,767.28

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