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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,461.62, 664,416.03 and 277,511.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,461.62, 664,416.03 and 277,511.17 is: 382,964.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,461.62 : 664,416.03 = 277,511.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,461.62/664,416.03 = 277,511.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,461.62x = 664,416.03 × 277,511.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,461.62x = 184,382,866,803.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,382,866,803.46/481,461.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,964.83

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