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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,114.88, 525,172.32 and 279,664.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,114.88, 525,172.32 and 279,664.32 is: 419,496.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,114.88 : 525,172.32 = 279,664.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,114.88/525,172.32 = 279,664.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,114.88x = 525,172.32 × 279,664.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,114.88x = 146,871,959,755.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,871,959,755.62/350,114.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,496.48

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