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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,003.30, 700,726.37 and 277,837.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,003.30, 700,726.37 and 277,837.37 is: 416,887.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,003.30 : 700,726.37 = 277,837.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,003.30/700,726.37 = 277,837.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,003.30x = 700,726.37 × 277,837.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,003.30x = 194,687,966,837.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,687,966,837.63/467,003.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,887.78

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