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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,645.20, 684,967.80 and 279,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,645.20, 684,967.80 and 279,060.80 is: 418,591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,645.20 : 684,967.80 = 279,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,645.20/684,967.80 = 279,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,645.20x = 684,967.80 × 279,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,645.20x = 191,147,662,242.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,147,662,242.24/456,645.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,591.20

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