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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,706.55, 664,619.31 and 277,741.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,706.55, 664,619.31 and 277,741.44 is: 383,204.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,706.55 : 664,619.31 = 277,741.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,706.55/664,619.31 = 277,741.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,706.55x = 664,619.31 × 277,741.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,706.55x = 184,592,324,211.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,592,324,211.21/481,706.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,204.93

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