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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,335.61, 666,915.21 and 279,311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,335.61, 666,915.21 and 279,311.76 is: 385,399.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,335.61 : 666,915.21 = 279,311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,335.61/666,915.21 = 279,311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,335.61x = 666,915.21 × 279,311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,335.61x = 186,277,261,075.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,277,261,075.87/483,335.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,399.41

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