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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,487.67, 664,451.91 and 277,537.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,487.67, 664,451.91 and 277,537.24 is: 383,000.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,487.67 : 664,451.91 = 277,537.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,487.67/664,451.91 = 277,537.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,487.67x = 664,451.91 × 277,537.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,487.67x = 184,410,149,214.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,410,149,214.13/481,487.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,000.77

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