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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,087.24, 668,089.38 and 277,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,087.24, 668,089.38 and 277,383 is: 382,816.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,087.24 : 668,089.38 = 277,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,087.24/668,089.38 = 277,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,087.24x = 668,089.38 × 277,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,087.24x = 185,316,636,492.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,316,636,492.54/484,087.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,816.61

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