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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,183.60, 730,775.40 and 277,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,183.60, 730,775.40 and 277,231.60 is: 415,847.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,183.60 : 730,775.40 = 277,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,183.60/730,775.40 = 277,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,183.60x = 730,775.40 × 277,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,183.60x = 202,594,033,382.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,594,033,382.64/487,183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,847.40

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