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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,673.20, 469,009.80 and 279,430.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,673.20, 469,009.80 and 279,430.80 is: 419,146.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,673.20 : 469,009.80 = 279,430.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,673.20/469,009.80 = 279,430.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,673.20x = 469,009.80 × 279,430.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,673.20x = 131,055,783,621.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,055,783,621.84/312,673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,146.20

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