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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,912.93, 670,291.35 and 279,512.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,912.93, 670,291.35 and 279,512.49 is: 418,283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,912.93 : 670,291.35 = 279,512.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,912.93/670,291.35 = 279,512.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,912.93x = 670,291.35 × 279,512.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,912.93x = 187,354,804,263.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,354,804,263.96/447,912.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,283.98

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