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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,205.72, 700,509.66 and 277,615.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,205.72, 700,509.66 and 277,615.56 is: 416,245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,205.72 : 700,509.66 = 277,615.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,205.72/700,509.66 = 277,615.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,205.72x = 700,509.66 × 277,615.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,205.72x = 194,472,381,546.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,472,381,546.31/467,205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,245.72

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