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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,767.72, 664,932.44 and 277,950.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,767.72, 664,932.44 and 277,950.24 is: 383,624.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,767.72 : 664,932.44 = 277,950.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,767.72/664,932.44 = 277,950.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,767.72x = 664,932.44 × 277,950.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,767.72x = 184,818,131,281.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,818,131,281.79/481,767.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,624.98

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