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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,112.88, 525,169.32 and 279,662.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,112.88, 525,169.32 and 279,662.32 is: 419,493.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,112.88 : 525,169.32 = 279,662.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,112.88/525,169.32 = 279,662.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,112.88x = 525,169.32 × 279,662.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,112.88x = 146,870,070,424.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,870,070,424.02/350,112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,493.48

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