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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,581.33, 664,580.57 and 277,631.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,581.33, 664,580.57 and 277,631.28 is: 383,130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,581.33 : 664,580.57 = 277,631.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,581.33/664,580.57 = 277,631.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,581.33x = 664,580.57 × 277,631.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,581.33x = 184,508,355,266.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,508,355,266.59/481,581.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,130.21

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