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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,249.63, 666,845.44 and 279,313.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,249.63, 666,845.44 and 279,313.75 is: 385,430.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,249.63 : 666,845.44 = 279,313.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,249.63/666,845.44 = 279,313.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,249.63x = 666,845.44 × 279,313.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,249.63x = 186,259,100,516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,259,100,516.80/483,249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,430.40

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