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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,618.09, 667,339.97 and 279,638.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,618.09, 667,339.97 and 279,638.14 is: 385,869.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,618.09 : 667,339.97 = 279,638.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,618.09/667,339.97 = 279,638.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,618.09x = 667,339.97 × 279,638.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,618.09x = 186,613,707,958.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,613,707,958.46/483,618.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,869.99

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