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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471,363.31, 650,367.92 and 277,778.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471,363.31, 650,367.92 and 277,778.98 is: 383,268.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471,363.31 : 650,367.92 = 277,778.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471,363.31/650,367.92 = 277,778.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471,363.31x = 650,367.92 × 277,778.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471,363.31x = 180,658,536,510.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,658,536,510.85/471,363.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,268.14

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