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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,398.35, 645,141.92 and 276,478.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,398.35, 645,141.92 and 276,478.11 is: 381,617.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,398.35 : 645,141.92 = 276,478.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,398.35/645,141.92 = 276,478.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,398.35x = 645,141.92 × 276,478.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,398.35x = 178,367,617,340.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,367,617,340.98/467,398.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,617.99

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