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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,949.28, 665,161.74 and 277,962.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,949.28, 665,161.74 and 277,962.12 is: 383,629.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,949.28 : 665,161.74 = 277,962.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,949.28/665,161.74 = 277,962.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,949.28x = 665,161.74 × 277,962.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,949.28x = 184,889,767,393.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,889,767,393.29/481,949.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,629.10

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