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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,212.21, 634,924.31 and 278,793.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,212.21, 634,924.31 and 278,793.27 is: 384,632.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,212.21 : 634,924.31 = 278,793.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,212.21/634,924.31 = 278,793.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,212.21x = 634,924.31 × 278,793.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,212.21x = 177,012,623,193.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,012,623,193.43/460,212.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,632.61

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