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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,104.14, 652,806.74 and 279,484.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,104.14, 652,806.74 and 279,484.93 is: 385,643.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,104.14 : 652,806.74 = 279,484.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,104.14/652,806.74 = 279,484.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,104.14x = 652,806.74 × 279,484.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,104.14x = 182,449,647,547.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,449,647,547.15/473,104.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,643.73

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