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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,936.76, 618,986.82 and 279,830.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,936.76, 618,986.82 and 279,830.48 is: 419,462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,936.76 : 618,986.82 = 279,830.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,936.76/618,986.82 = 279,830.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,936.76x = 618,986.82 × 279,830.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,936.76x = 173,211,378,954.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,211,378,954.27/412,936.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,462.24

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