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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,976.07, 485,257.10 and 279,619.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,976.07, 485,257.10 and 279,619.04 is: 385,500.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,976.07 : 485,257.10 = 279,619.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,976.07/485,257.10 = 279,619.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,976.07x = 485,257.10 × 279,619.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,976.07x = 135,687,124,270.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,687,124,270.23/351,976.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,500.99

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