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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,094.21, 700,862.45 and 277,928.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,094.21, 700,862.45 and 277,928.43 is: 417,024.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,094.21 : 700,862.45 = 277,928.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,094.21/700,862.45 = 277,928.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,094.21x = 700,862.45 × 277,928.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,094.21x = 194,789,598,984.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,789,598,984.81/467,094.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,024.22

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