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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,631.60, 543,947.40 and 279,687.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,631.60, 543,947.40 and 279,687.60 is: 419,531.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,631.60 : 543,947.40 = 279,687.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,631.60/543,947.40 = 279,687.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,631.60x = 543,947.40 × 279,687.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,631.60x = 152,135,342,832.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,135,342,832.24/362,631.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,531.40

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