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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,265.70, 559,898.55 and 279,953.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,265.70, 559,898.55 and 279,953.70 is: 419,930.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,265.70 : 559,898.55 = 279,953.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,265.70/559,898.55 = 279,953.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,265.70x = 559,898.55 × 279,953.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,265.70x = 156,745,670,697.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,745,670,697.14/373,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,930.55

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