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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,635.84, 664,664.32 and 277,682.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,635.84, 664,664.32 and 277,682.72 is: 383,206.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,635.84 : 664,664.32 = 277,682.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,635.84/664,664.32 = 277,682.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,635.84x = 664,664.32 × 277,682.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,635.84x = 184,565,796,264.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,565,796,264.55/481,635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,206.11

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