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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,623.30, 664,664.13 and 277,707.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,623.30, 664,664.13 and 277,707.42 is: 383,250.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,623.30 : 664,664.13 = 277,707.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,623.30/664,664.13 = 277,707.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,623.30x = 664,664.13 × 277,707.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,623.30x = 184,582,160,708.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,582,160,708.85/481,623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,250.06

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