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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,007.70, 445,511.55 and 279,511.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,007.70, 445,511.55 and 279,511.70 is: 419,267.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,007.70 : 445,511.55 = 279,511.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,007.70/445,511.55 = 279,511.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,007.70x = 445,511.55 × 279,511.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,007.70x = 124,525,690,710.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,525,690,710.14/297,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,267.55

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