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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,952.20, 684,116.10 and 279,805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,952.20, 684,116.10 and 279,805.20 is: 418,904.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,952.20 : 684,116.10 = 279,805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,952.20/684,116.10 = 279,805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,952.20x = 684,116.10 × 279,805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,952.20x = 191,419,242,183.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,419,242,183.72/456,952.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,904.30

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