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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,469, 700,489.96 and 277,555.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,469, 700,489.96 and 277,555.36 is: 415,909.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,469 : 700,489.96 = 277,555.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,469/700,489.96 = 277,555.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,469x = 700,489.96 × 277,555.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,469x = 194,424,743,024.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,424,743,024.19/467,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,909.38

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