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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,126.96, 701,852.04 and 278,136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,126.96, 701,852.04 and 278,136.72 is: 417,004.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,126.96 : 701,852.04 = 278,136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,126.96/701,852.04 = 278,136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,126.96x = 701,852.04 × 278,136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,126.96x = 195,210,824,330.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,210,824,330.91/468,126.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,004.02

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