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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,321.08, 649,048.35 and 276,771.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,321.08, 649,048.35 and 276,771.58 is: 381,947.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,321.08 : 649,048.35 = 276,771.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,321.08/649,048.35 = 276,771.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,321.08x = 649,048.35 × 276,771.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,321.08x = 179,638,137,325.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,638,137,325.89/470,321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,947.88

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