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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,814.99, 667,589.95 and 279,884.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,814.99, 667,589.95 and 279,884.88 is: 386,197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,814.99 : 667,589.95 = 279,884.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,814.99/667,589.95 = 279,884.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,814.99x = 667,589.95 × 279,884.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,814.99x = 186,848,333,044.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,848,333,044.96/483,814.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,197.90

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