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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,377.56, 635,352.94 and 279,097.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,377.56, 635,352.94 and 279,097.13 is: 385,173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,377.56 : 635,352.94 = 279,097.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,377.56/635,352.94 = 279,097.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,377.56x = 635,352.94 × 279,097.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,377.56x = 177,325,179,263.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,325,179,263.17/460,377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,173.38

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