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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,095.21, 700,863.95 and 277,929.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,095.21, 700,863.95 and 277,929.43 is: 417,025.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,095.21 : 700,863.95 = 277,929.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,095.21/700,863.95 = 277,929.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,095.21x = 700,863.95 × 277,929.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,095.21x = 194,790,718,131.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,790,718,131.05/467,095.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,025.72

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