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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,317.60, 469,976.40 and 279,200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,317.60, 469,976.40 and 279,200.40 is: 418,800.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,317.60 : 469,976.40 = 279,200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,317.60/469,976.40 = 279,200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,317.60x = 469,976.40 × 279,200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,317.60x = 131,217,598,870.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,217,598,870.56/313,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,800.60

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