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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,167.21, 669,538.07 and 278,469.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,167.21, 669,538.07 and 278,469.79 is: 384,292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,167.21 : 669,538.07 = 278,469.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,167.21/669,538.07 = 278,469.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,167.21x = 669,538.07 × 278,469.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,167.21x = 186,446,123,727.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,446,123,727.97/485,167.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,292.51

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