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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,247.80, 656,205.30 and 279,617.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,247.80, 656,205.30 and 279,617.40 is: 418,681.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,247.80 : 656,205.30 = 279,617.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,247.80/656,205.30 = 279,617.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,247.80x = 656,205.30 × 279,617.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,247.80x = 183,486,419,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,486,419,852.22/438,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,681.90

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