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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,149.78, 647,410.94 and 278,049.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,149.78, 647,410.94 and 278,049.72 is: 383,699.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,149.78 : 647,410.94 = 278,049.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,149.78/647,410.94 = 278,049.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,149.78x = 647,410.94 × 278,049.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,149.78x = 180,012,430,591.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,012,430,591.94/469,149.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,699.28

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