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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,905.96, 570,738.18 and 279,536.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,905.96, 570,738.18 and 279,536.68 is: 385,455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,905.96 : 570,738.18 = 279,536.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,905.96/570,738.18 = 279,536.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,905.96x = 570,738.18 × 279,536.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,905.96x = 159,542,255,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,542,255,986.44/413,905.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,455.32

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