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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,607.10, 543,910.65 and 279,663.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,607.10, 543,910.65 and 279,663.10 is: 419,494.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,607.10 : 543,910.65 = 279,663.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,607.10/543,910.65 = 279,663.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,607.10x = 543,910.65 × 279,663.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,607.10x = 152,111,738,502.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,111,738,502.02/362,607.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,494.65

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