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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,360.62, 635,329.58 and 279,080.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,360.62, 635,329.58 and 279,080.19 is: 385,150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,360.62 : 635,329.58 = 279,080.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,360.62/635,329.58 = 279,080.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,360.62x = 635,329.58 × 279,080.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,360.62x = 177,307,899,899.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,307,899,899.02/460,360.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,150.02

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