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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,106.54, 618,869.70 and 279,330.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,106.54, 618,869.70 and 279,330.18 is: 418,461.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,106.54 : 618,869.70 = 279,330.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,106.54/618,869.70 = 279,330.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,106.54x = 618,869.70 × 279,330.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,106.54x = 172,868,984,697.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,868,984,697.55/413,106.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,461.02

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