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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,751.36, 569,128.76 and 279,441.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,751.36, 569,128.76 and 279,441.86 is: 418,796.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,751.36 : 569,128.76 = 279,441.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,751.36/569,128.76 = 279,441.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,751.36x = 569,128.76 × 279,441.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,751.36x = 159,038,399,299.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,038,399,299.51/379,751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,796.13

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