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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,938.76, 618,989.82 and 279,832.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,938.76, 618,989.82 and 279,832.48 is: 419,465.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,938.76 : 618,989.82 = 279,832.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,938.76/618,989.82 = 279,832.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,938.76x = 618,989.82 × 279,832.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,938.76x = 173,213,456,425.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,213,456,425.35/412,938.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,465.24

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