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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,860.68, 575,466.11 and 279,276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,860.68, 575,466.11 and 279,276.51 is: 385,534.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,860.68 : 575,466.11 = 279,276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,860.68/575,466.11 = 279,276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,860.68x = 575,466.11 × 279,276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,860.68x = 160,714,166,824.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,714,166,824.08/416,860.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,534.48

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