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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,493.39, 622,936.88 and 279,328.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,493.39, 622,936.88 and 279,328.65 is: 385,396.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,493.39 : 622,936.88 = 279,328.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,493.39/622,936.88 = 279,328.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,493.39x = 622,936.88 × 279,328.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,493.39x = 174,004,118,544.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,004,118,544.46/451,493.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,396.82

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