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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,849.88, 645,593.76 and 276,829.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,849.88, 645,593.76 and 276,829.92 is: 382,002.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,849.88 : 645,593.76 = 276,829.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,849.88/645,593.76 = 276,829.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,849.88x = 645,593.76 × 276,829.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,849.88x = 178,719,668,933.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,719,668,933.30/467,849.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,002.17

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