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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,651.08, 623,269.17 and 279,523.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,651.08, 623,269.17 and 279,523.26 is: 385,736.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,651.08 : 623,269.17 = 279,523.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,651.08/623,269.17 = 279,523.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,651.08x = 623,269.17 × 279,523.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,651.08x = 174,218,230,255.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,218,230,255.89/451,651.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,736.33

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