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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,911.93, 670,289.85 and 279,511.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,911.93, 670,289.85 and 279,511.49 is: 418,282.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,911.93 : 670,289.85 = 279,511.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,911.93/670,289.85 = 279,511.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,911.93x = 670,289.85 × 279,511.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,911.93x = 187,353,711,353.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,353,711,353.93/447,911.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,282.48

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