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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,330.29, 465,214.47 and 279,878.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,330.29, 465,214.47 and 279,878.65 is: 385,982.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,330.29 : 465,214.47 = 279,878.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,330.29/465,214.47 = 279,878.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,330.29x = 465,214.47 × 279,878.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,330.29x = 130,203,597,824.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,203,597,824.07/337,330.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,982.53

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