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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,613.82, 664,620.30 and 277,665.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,613.82, 664,620.30 and 277,665.09 is: 383,173.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,613.82 : 664,620.30 = 277,665.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,613.82/664,620.30 = 277,665.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,613.82x = 664,620.30 × 277,665.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,613.82x = 184,541,855,415.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,541,855,415.33/481,613.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,173.92

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