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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,569.36, 664,508.74 and 277,687.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,569.36, 664,508.74 and 277,687.26 is: 383,175.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,569.36 : 664,508.74 = 277,687.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,569.36/664,508.74 = 277,687.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,569.36x = 664,508.74 × 277,687.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,569.36x = 184,525,611,256.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,525,611,256.65/481,569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,175.56

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