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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,448.32, 647,821.19 and 278,347.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,448.32, 647,821.19 and 278,347.36 is: 384,108.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,448.32 : 647,821.19 = 278,347.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,448.32/647,821.19 = 278,347.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,448.32x = 647,821.19 × 278,347.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,448.32x = 180,319,317,988.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,319,317,988.56/469,448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,108.99

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