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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,902.33, 647,974.89 and 278,878.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,902.33, 647,974.89 and 278,878.82 is: 384,561.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,902.33 : 647,974.89 = 278,878.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,902.33/647,974.89 = 278,878.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,902.33x = 647,974.89 × 278,878.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,902.33x = 180,706,469,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,706,469,472.96/469,902.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,561.77

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