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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,483.80, 684,725.70 and 279,336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,483.80, 684,725.70 and 279,336.80 is: 419,005.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,483.80 : 684,725.70 = 279,336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,483.80/684,725.70 = 279,336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,483.80x = 684,725.70 × 279,336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,483.80x = 191,269,085,915.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,269,085,915.76/456,483.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,005.20

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