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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,582.18, 664,581.74 and 277,632.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,582.18, 664,581.74 and 277,632.12 is: 383,131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,582.18 : 664,581.74 = 277,632.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,582.18/664,581.74 = 277,632.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,582.18x = 664,581.74 × 277,632.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,582.18x = 184,509,238,493.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,509,238,493.51/481,582.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,131.37

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