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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,576.11, 664,568.33 and 277,627.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,576.11, 664,568.33 and 277,627.43 is: 383,121.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,576.11 : 664,568.33 = 277,627.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,576.11/664,568.33 = 277,627.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,576.11x = 664,568.33 × 277,627.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,576.11x = 184,502,392,806.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,502,392,806.31/481,576.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,121.98

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