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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,387.24, 664,225.86 and 277,409.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,387.24, 664,225.86 and 277,409.56 is: 382,774.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,387.24 : 664,225.86 = 277,409.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,387.24/664,225.86 = 277,409.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,387.24x = 664,225.86 × 277,409.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,387.24x = 184,262,603,563.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,262,603,563.22/481,387.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,774.17

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