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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,475.04, 664,357.32 and 277,534.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,475.04, 664,357.32 and 277,534.32 is: 382,952.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,475.04 : 664,357.32 = 277,534.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,475.04/664,357.32 = 277,534.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,475.04x = 664,357.32 × 277,534.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,475.04x = 184,381,957,043.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,381,957,043.22/481,475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,952.26

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