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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,552.22, 664,391.40 and 277,575.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,552.22, 664,391.40 and 277,575.29 is: 382,967.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,552.22 : 664,391.40 = 277,575.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,552.22/664,391.40 = 277,575.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,552.22x = 664,391.40 × 277,575.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,552.22x = 184,418,633,657.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,418,633,657.11/481,552.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,967.05

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