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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,552.32, 664,549.14 and 277,599.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,552.32, 664,549.14 and 277,599.54 is: 383,091.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,552.32 : 664,549.14 = 277,599.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,552.32/664,549.14 = 277,599.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,552.32x = 664,549.14 × 277,599.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,552.32x = 184,478,535,571.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,478,535,571.40/481,552.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,091.36

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