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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,984.08, 485,268.12 and 279,627.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,984.08, 485,268.12 and 279,627.05 is: 385,512.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,984.08 : 485,268.12 = 279,627.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,984.08/485,268.12 = 279,627.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,984.08x = 485,268.12 × 279,627.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,984.08x = 135,694,092,854.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,694,092,854.65/351,984.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,512.02

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