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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,429.68, 617,104.56 and 279,159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,429.68, 617,104.56 and 279,159.92 is: 418,712.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,429.68 : 617,104.56 = 279,159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,429.68/617,104.56 = 279,159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,429.68x = 617,104.56 × 279,159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,429.68x = 172,270,859,601.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,270,859,601.24/411,429.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,712.77

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