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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,780.11, 664,838.94 and 277,839.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,780.11, 664,838.94 and 277,839.63 is: 383,408.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,780.11 : 664,838.94 = 277,839.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,780.11/664,838.94 = 277,839.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,780.11x = 664,838.94 × 277,839.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,780.11x = 184,718,605,099.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,718,605,099.19/481,780.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,408.53

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