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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,610.60, 543,915.90 and 279,666.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,610.60, 543,915.90 and 279,666.60 is: 419,499.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,610.60 : 543,915.90 = 279,666.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,610.60/543,915.90 = 279,666.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,610.60x = 543,915.90 × 279,666.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,610.60x = 152,115,110,438.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,115,110,438.94/362,610.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,499.90

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