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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,233.36, 622,634.76 and 279,324.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,233.36, 622,634.76 and 279,324.24 is: 385,425.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,233.36 : 622,634.76 = 279,324.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,233.36/622,634.76 = 279,324.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,233.36x = 622,634.76 × 279,324.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,233.36x = 173,916,981,134.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,916,981,134.58/451,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,425.81

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