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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,492.30, 684,738.45 and 279,345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,492.30, 684,738.45 and 279,345.30 is: 419,017.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,492.30 : 684,738.45 = 279,345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,492.30/684,738.45 = 279,345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,492.30x = 684,738.45 × 279,345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,492.30x = 191,278,467,736.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,278,467,736.79/456,492.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,017.95

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