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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,397.82, 664,335.99 and 277,336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,397.82, 664,335.99 and 277,336.14 is: 382,727.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,397.82 : 664,335.99 = 277,336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,397.82/664,335.99 = 277,336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,397.82x = 664,335.99 × 277,336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,397.82x = 184,244,379,129.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,244,379,129.68/481,397.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,727.91

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