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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,329.29, 465,213.09 and 279,877.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,329.29, 465,213.09 and 279,877.65 is: 385,981.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,329.29 : 465,213.09 = 279,877.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,329.29/465,213.09 = 279,877.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,329.29x = 465,213.09 × 279,877.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,329.29x = 130,202,746,267.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,202,746,267.20/337,329.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,981.15

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