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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,511.31, 610,444.50 and 279,369.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,511.31, 610,444.50 and 279,369.99 is: 385,390.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,511.31 : 610,444.50 = 279,369.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,511.31/610,444.50 = 279,369.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,511.31x = 610,444.50 × 279,369.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,511.31x = 170,539,873,860.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,539,873,860.56/442,511.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,390.99

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