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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,940.28, 618,992.08 and 279,834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,940.28, 618,992.08 and 279,834 is: 419,467.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,940.28 : 618,992.08 = 279,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,940.28/618,992.08 = 279,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,940.28x = 618,992.08 × 279,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,940.28x = 173,215,029,714.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,215,029,714.72/412,940.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,467.51

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