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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,147.40, 626,676.36 and 279,690

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,147.40, 626,676.36 and 279,690 is: 385,943.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,147.40 : 626,676.36 = 279,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,147.40/626,676.36 = 279,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,147.40x = 626,676.36 × 279,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,147.40x = 175,275,111,128.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,275,111,128.40/454,147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,943.22

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