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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,706.01, 701,243.78 and 377,859.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,706.01, 701,243.78 and 377,859.27 is: 566,534.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,706.01 : 701,243.78 = 377,859.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,706.01/701,243.78 = 377,859.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,706.01x = 701,243.78 × 377,859.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,706.01x = 264,971,460,738.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,971,460,738.05/467,706.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,534.22

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