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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,670.58, 623,296.08 and 279,542.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,670.58, 623,296.08 and 279,542.79 is: 385,763.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,670.58 : 623,296.08 = 279,542.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,670.58/623,296.08 = 279,542.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,670.58x = 623,296.08 × 279,542.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,670.58x = 174,237,925,199.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,237,925,199.26/451,670.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,763.28

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