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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,357.67, 704,386.27 and 188,877.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,357.67, 704,386.27 and 188,877.03 is: 283,456.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,357.67 : 704,386.27 = 188,877.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,357.67/704,386.27 = 188,877.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,357.67x = 704,386.27 × 188,877.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,357.67x = 133,042,385,705.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,042,385,705.99/469,357.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,456.29

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