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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,644.20, 684,966.30 and 279,059.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,644.20, 684,966.30 and 279,059.80 is: 418,589.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,644.20 : 684,966.30 = 279,059.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,644.20/684,966.30 = 279,059.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,644.20x = 684,966.30 × 279,059.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,644.20x = 191,146,558,684.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,146,558,684.74/456,644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,589.70

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