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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,929.76, 618,976.32 and 279,823.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,929.76, 618,976.32 and 279,823.48 is: 419,451.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,929.76 : 618,976.32 = 279,823.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,929.76/618,976.32 = 279,823.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,929.76x = 618,976.32 × 279,823.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,929.76x = 173,204,107,899.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,204,107,899.99/412,929.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,451.74

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