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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,901.20, 701,851.80 and 408,852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,901.20, 701,851.80 and 408,852.20 is: 613,278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,901.20 : 701,851.80 = 408,852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,901.20/701,851.80 = 408,852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,901.20x = 701,851.80 × 408,852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,901.20x = 286,953,652,503.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,953,652,503.96/467,901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,278.30

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