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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,916.74, 618,956.84 and 279,810.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,916.74, 618,956.84 and 279,810.45 is: 419,432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,916.74 : 618,956.84 = 279,810.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,916.74/618,956.84 = 279,810.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,916.74x = 618,956.84 × 279,810.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,916.74x = 173,190,592,630.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,190,592,630.50/412,916.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,432.24

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