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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,791.60, 524,687.40 and 279,807.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,791.60, 524,687.40 and 279,807.60 is: 419,711.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,791.60 : 524,687.40 = 279,807.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,791.60/524,687.40 = 279,807.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,791.60x = 524,687.40 × 279,807.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,791.60x = 146,811,522,144.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,811,522,144.24/349,791.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,711.40

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