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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,460.32, 647,837.76 and 278,359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,460.32, 647,837.76 and 278,359.36 is: 384,125.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,460.32 : 647,837.76 = 278,359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,460.32/647,837.76 = 278,359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,460.32x = 647,837.76 × 278,359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,460.32x = 180,331,704,257.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,331,704,257.43/469,460.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,125.55

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