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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,210.63, 704,624.56 and 277,887.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,210.63, 704,624.56 and 277,887.11 is: 416,422.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,210.63 : 704,624.56 = 277,887.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,210.63/704,624.56 = 277,887.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,210.63x = 704,624.56 × 277,887.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,210.63x = 195,806,078,395.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,806,078,395.58/470,210.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,422.06

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