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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,910.96, 570,745.08 and 279,541.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,910.96, 570,745.08 and 279,541.68 is: 385,462.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,910.96 : 570,745.08 = 279,541.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,910.96/570,745.08 = 279,541.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,910.96x = 570,745.08 × 279,541.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,910.96x = 159,547,038,514.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,547,038,514.93/413,910.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,462.22

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