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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,511.81, 610,445.19 and 279,370.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,511.81, 610,445.19 and 279,370.49 is: 385,391.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,511.81 : 610,445.19 = 279,370.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,511.81/610,445.19 = 279,370.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,511.81x = 610,445.19 × 279,370.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,511.81x = 170,540,371,848.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,540,371,848.44/442,511.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,391.68

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