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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,427.70, 632,141.55 and 279,710.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,427.70, 632,141.55 and 279,710.10 is: 419,565.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,427.70 : 632,141.55 = 279,710.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,427.70/632,141.55 = 279,710.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,427.70x = 632,141.55 × 279,710.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,427.70x = 176,816,376,164.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,816,376,164.66/421,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,565.15

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