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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,874.21, 672,026.42 and 279,351.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,874.21, 672,026.42 and 279,351.28 is: 419,161.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,874.21 : 672,026.42 = 279,351.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,874.21/672,026.42 = 279,351.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,874.21x = 672,026.42 × 279,351.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,874.21x = 187,731,442,159.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,731,442,159.23/447,874.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,161.09

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