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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,366.40, 700,750.71 and 277,776.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,366.40, 700,750.71 and 277,776.18 is: 416,486.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,366.40 : 700,750.71 = 277,776.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,366.40/700,750.71 = 277,776.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,366.40x = 700,750.71 × 277,776.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,366.40x = 194,651,855,356.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,651,855,356.09/467,366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,486.63

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