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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486,106.83, 670,727.28 and 279,335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486,106.83, 670,727.28 and 279,335.28 is: 385,425.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486,106.83 : 670,727.28 = 279,335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486,106.83/670,727.28 = 279,335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486,106.83x = 670,727.28 × 279,335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486,106.83x = 187,357,792,562.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,357,792,562.44/486,106.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,425.14

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