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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,594.98, 664,599.38 and 277,644.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,594.98, 664,599.38 and 277,644.91 is: 383,149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,594.98 : 664,599.38 = 277,644.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,594.98/664,599.38 = 277,644.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,594.98x = 664,599.38 × 277,644.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,594.98x = 184,522,635,046.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,522,635,046.16/481,594.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,149.00

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