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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,321.56, 647,668.74 and 275,737.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,321.56, 647,668.74 and 275,737.38 is: 380,520.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,321.56 : 647,668.74 = 275,737.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,321.56/647,668.74 = 275,737.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,321.56x = 647,668.74 × 275,737.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,321.56x = 178,586,481,475.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,586,481,475.50/469,321.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,520.51

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