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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,347.63, 649,081.33 and 276,762.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,347.63, 649,081.33 and 276,762.71 is: 381,933.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,347.63 : 649,081.33 = 276,762.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,347.63/649,081.33 = 276,762.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,347.63x = 649,081.33 × 276,762.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,347.63x = 179,641,508,832.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,641,508,832.00/470,347.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,933.49

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