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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,256.04, 666,793.86 and 279,233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,256.04, 666,793.86 and 279,233.96 is: 385,285.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,256.04 : 666,793.86 = 279,233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,256.04/666,793.86 = 279,233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,256.04x = 666,793.86 × 279,233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,256.04x = 186,191,490,031.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,191,490,031.49/483,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,285.39

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