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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,351.08, 653,308.86 and 279,750.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,351.08, 653,308.86 and 279,750.88 is: 386,106.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,351.08 : 653,308.86 = 279,750.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,351.08/653,308.86 = 279,750.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,351.08x = 653,308.86 × 279,750.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,351.08x = 182,763,728,496.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,763,728,496.80/473,351.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,106.08

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