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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,882.84, 645,667.53 and 276,899.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,882.84, 645,667.53 and 276,899.42 is: 382,114.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,882.84 : 645,667.53 = 276,899.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,882.84/645,667.53 = 276,899.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,882.84x = 645,667.53 × 276,899.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,882.84x = 178,784,964,569.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,784,964,569.83/467,882.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,114.81

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