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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,365.92, 700,749.96 and 277,775.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,365.92, 700,749.96 and 277,775.68 is: 416,485.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,365.92 : 700,749.96 = 277,775.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,365.92/700,749.96 = 277,775.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,365.92x = 700,749.96 × 277,775.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,365.92x = 194,651,296,648.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,651,296,648.97/467,365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,485.86

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