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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,353.05, 622,931.02 and 279,326.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,353.05, 622,931.02 and 279,326.45 is: 385,509.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,353.05 : 622,931.02 = 279,326.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,353.05/622,931.02 = 279,326.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,353.05x = 622,931.02 × 279,326.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,353.05x = 174,001,111,270.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,001,111,270.49/451,353.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,509.99

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