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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,294.55, 525,707.72 and 279,142.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,294.55, 525,707.72 and 279,142.66 is: 384,866.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,294.55 : 525,707.72 = 279,142.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,294.55/525,707.72 = 279,142.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,294.55x = 525,707.72 × 279,142.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,294.55x = 146,747,449,947.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,747,449,947.62/381,294.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,866.38

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