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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,459.70, 667,135.23 and 279,523.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,459.70, 667,135.23 and 279,523.72 is: 385,720.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,459.70 : 667,135.23 = 279,523.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,459.70/667,135.23 = 279,523.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,459.70x = 667,135.23 × 279,523.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,459.70x = 186,480,121,232.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,480,121,232.66/483,459.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,720.09

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