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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,999.27, 701,568.33 and 254,455.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,999.27, 701,568.33 and 254,455.12 is: 381,448.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,999.27 : 701,568.33 = 254,455.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,999.27/701,568.33 = 254,455.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,999.27x = 701,568.33 × 254,455.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,999.27x = 178,517,653,598.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,517,653,598.35/467,999.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,448.57

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