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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,525.41, 647,729.87 and 278,469.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,525.41, 647,729.87 and 278,469.09 is: 384,159.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,525.41 : 647,729.87 = 278,469.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,525.41/647,729.87 = 278,469.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,525.41x = 647,729.87 × 278,469.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,525.41x = 180,372,746,072.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,372,746,072.37/469,525.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,159.71

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