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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,951.70, 701,927.55 and 408,902.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,951.70, 701,927.55 and 408,902.70 is: 613,354.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,951.70 : 701,927.55 = 408,902.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,951.70/701,927.55 = 408,902.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,951.70x = 701,927.55 × 408,902.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,951.70x = 287,020,070,399.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,020,070,399.39/467,951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,354.05

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