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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,480.44, 623,106.52 and 279,453.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,480.44, 623,106.52 and 279,453.62 is: 385,685.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,480.44 : 623,106.52 = 279,453.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,480.44/623,106.52 = 279,453.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,480.44x = 623,106.52 × 279,453.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,480.44x = 174,129,372,659.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,129,372,659.60/451,480.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,685.31

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