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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,639.93, 668,865.90 and 277,988.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,639.93, 668,865.90 and 277,988.95 is: 383,660.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,639.93 : 668,865.90 = 277,988.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,639.93/668,865.90 = 277,988.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,639.93x = 668,865.90 × 277,988.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,639.93x = 185,937,329,231.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,937,329,231.81/484,639.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,660.77

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