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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,580.24, 664,574.02 and 277,631.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,580.24, 664,574.02 and 277,631.55 is: 383,127.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,580.24 : 664,574.02 = 277,631.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,580.24/664,574.02 = 277,631.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,580.24x = 664,574.02 × 277,631.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,580.24x = 184,506,714,568.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,506,714,568.25/481,580.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,127.67

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