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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,102.79, 700,875.62 and 277,936.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,102.79, 700,875.62 and 277,936.85 is: 417,037.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,102.79 : 700,875.62 = 277,936.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,102.79/700,875.62 = 277,936.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,102.79x = 700,875.62 × 277,936.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,102.79x = 194,799,157,170.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,799,157,170.54/467,102.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,037.02

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