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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,101.28, 700,873.36 and 277,935.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,101.28, 700,873.36 and 277,935.35 is: 417,034.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,101.28 : 700,873.36 = 277,935.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,101.28/700,873.36 = 277,935.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,101.28x = 700,873.36 × 277,935.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,101.28x = 194,797,482,360.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,797,482,360.48/467,101.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,034.78

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