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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,393.28, 465,301.12 and 279,941.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,393.28, 465,301.12 and 279,941.60 is: 386,069.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,393.28 : 465,301.12 = 279,941.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,393.28/465,301.12 = 279,941.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,393.28x = 465,301.12 × 279,941.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,393.28x = 130,257,140,014.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,257,140,014.59/337,393.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,069.16

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