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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,505.16, 647,701.92 and 278,448.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,505.16, 647,701.92 and 278,448.84 is: 384,131.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,505.16 : 647,701.92 = 278,448.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,505.16/647,701.92 = 278,448.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,505.16x = 647,701.92 × 278,448.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,505.16x = 180,351,848,289.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,351,848,289.77/469,505.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,131.77

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