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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,929.18, 473,366.50 and 279,156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,929.18, 473,366.50 and 279,156.26 is: 385,336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,929.18 : 473,366.50 = 279,156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,929.18/473,366.50 = 279,156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,929.18x = 473,366.50 × 279,156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,929.18x = 132,143,221,749.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,143,221,749.29/342,929.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,336.77

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