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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,634.60, 543,951.90 and 279,690.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,634.60, 543,951.90 and 279,690.60 is: 419,535.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,634.60 : 543,951.90 = 279,690.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,634.60/543,951.90 = 279,690.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,634.60x = 543,951.90 × 279,690.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,634.60x = 152,138,233,282.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,138,233,282.14/362,634.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,535.90

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