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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,330.54, 622,899.99 and 279,303.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,330.54, 622,899.99 and 279,303.91 is: 385,478.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,330.54 : 622,899.99 = 279,303.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,330.54/622,899.99 = 279,303.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,330.54x = 622,899.99 × 279,303.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,330.54x = 173,978,401,188.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,978,401,188.71/451,330.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,478.90

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