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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,383.24, 664,220.34 and 277,405.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,383.24, 664,220.34 and 277,405.56 is: 382,768.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,383.24 : 664,220.34 = 277,405.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,383.24/664,220.34 = 277,405.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,383.24x = 664,220.34 × 277,405.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,383.24x = 184,258,415,381.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,258,415,381.09/481,383.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,768.66

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