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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,454.03, 573,799.47 and 279,251.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,454.03, 573,799.47 and 279,251.51 is: 385,684.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,454.03 : 573,799.47 = 279,251.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,454.03/573,799.47 = 279,251.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,454.03x = 573,799.47 × 279,251.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,454.03x = 160,234,365,565.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,234,365,565.70/415,454.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,684.95

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