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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,250.13, 666,846.14 and 279,314.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,250.13, 666,846.14 and 279,314.25 is: 385,431.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,250.13 : 666,846.14 = 279,314.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,250.13/666,846.14 = 279,314.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,250.13x = 666,846.14 × 279,314.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,250.13x = 186,259,628,062.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,259,628,062.92/483,250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,431.10

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