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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,907.38, 647,019.09 and 277,889.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,907.38, 647,019.09 and 277,889.94 is: 383,444.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,907.38 : 647,019.09 = 277,889.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,907.38/647,019.09 = 277,889.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,907.38x = 647,019.09 × 277,889.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,907.38x = 179,800,096,098.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,800,096,098.96/468,907.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,444.80

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