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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,590.73, 664,539.69 and 277,640.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,590.73, 664,539.69 and 277,640.02 is: 383,111.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,590.73 : 664,539.69 = 277,640.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,590.73/664,539.69 = 277,640.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,590.73x = 664,539.69 × 277,640.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,590.73x = 184,502,812,822.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,502,812,822.39/481,590.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,111.22

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