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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,415.98, 465,332.27 and 279,964.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,415.98, 465,332.27 and 279,964.17 is: 386,100.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,415.98 : 465,332.27 = 279,964.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,415.98/465,332.27 = 279,964.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,415.98x = 465,332.27 × 279,964.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,415.98x = 130,276,360,181.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,276,360,181.61/337,415.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,100.15

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