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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,581.72, 518,799.66 and 279,922.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,581.72, 518,799.66 and 279,922.34 is: 386,663.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,581.72 : 518,799.66 = 279,922.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,581.72/518,799.66 = 279,922.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,581.72x = 518,799.66 × 279,922.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,581.72x = 145,223,614,818.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,223,614,818.40/375,581.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,663.16

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