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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,456.10, 667,130.30 and 279,520.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,456.10, 667,130.30 and 279,520.10 is: 385,715.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,456.10 : 667,130.30 = 279,520.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,456.10/667,130.30 = 279,520.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,456.10x = 667,130.30 × 279,520.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,456.10x = 186,476,328,169.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,476,328,169.03/483,456.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,715.13

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