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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,465.49, 700,484.72 and 277,551.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,465.49, 700,484.72 and 277,551.88 is: 415,904.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,465.49 : 700,484.72 = 277,551.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,465.49/700,484.72 = 277,551.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,465.49x = 700,484.72 × 277,551.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,465.49x = 194,420,846,057.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,420,846,057.09/467,465.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,904.17

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