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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,256.22, 666,854.57 and 279,320.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,256.22, 666,854.57 and 279,320.36 is: 385,439.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,256.22 : 666,854.57 = 279,320.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,256.22/666,854.57 = 279,320.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,256.22x = 666,854.57 × 279,320.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,256.22x = 186,266,055,924.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,266,055,924.07/483,256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,439.55

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