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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,996.50, 476,087.07 and 279,059.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,996.50, 476,087.07 and 279,059.22 is: 419,110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,996.50 : 476,087.07 = 279,059.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,996.50/476,087.07 = 279,059.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,996.50x = 476,087.07 × 279,059.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,996.50x = 132,856,486,406.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,856,486,406.29/316,996.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,110.26

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