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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,003.42, 700,726.56 and 277,837.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,003.42, 700,726.56 and 277,837.48 is: 416,887.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,003.42 : 700,726.56 = 277,837.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,003.42/700,726.56 = 277,837.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,003.42x = 700,726.56 × 277,837.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,003.42x = 194,688,101,599.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,688,101,599.47/467,003.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,887.96

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