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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,001.30, 700,723.38 and 277,835.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,001.30, 700,723.38 and 277,835.37 is: 416,884.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,001.30 : 700,723.38 = 277,835.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,001.30/700,723.38 = 277,835.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,001.30x = 700,723.38 × 277,835.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,001.30x = 194,685,737,182.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,685,737,182.71/467,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,884.79

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