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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,684.21, 699,771.25 and 277,448.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,684.21, 699,771.25 and 277,448.02 is: 415,130.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,684.21 : 699,771.25 = 277,448.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,684.21/699,771.25 = 277,448.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,684.21x = 699,771.25 × 277,448.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,684.21x = 194,150,146,362.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,150,146,362.81/467,684.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,130.85

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