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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,249.56, 666,845.36 and 279,313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,249.56, 666,845.36 and 279,313.68 is: 385,430.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,249.56 : 666,845.36 = 279,313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,249.56/666,845.36 = 279,313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,249.56x = 666,845.36 × 279,313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,249.56x = 186,259,033,644.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,259,033,644.05/483,249.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,430.32

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