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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,570.11, 664,560.05 and 277,621.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,570.11, 664,560.05 and 277,621.43 is: 383,113.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,570.11 : 664,560.05 = 277,621.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,570.11/664,560.05 = 277,621.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,570.11x = 664,560.05 × 277,621.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,570.11x = 184,496,106,690.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,496,106,690.96/481,570.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,113.70

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