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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,631.31, 667,358.15 and 279,651.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,631.31, 667,358.15 and 279,651.30 is: 385,888.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,631.31 : 667,358.15 = 279,651.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,631.31/667,358.15 = 279,651.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,631.31x = 667,358.15 × 279,651.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,631.31x = 186,627,572,814.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,627,572,814.84/483,631.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,888.12

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