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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,132.20, 684,386.10 and 279,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,132.20, 684,386.10 and 279,985.20 is: 419,174.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,132.20 : 684,386.10 = 279,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,132.20/684,386.10 = 279,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,132.20x = 684,386.10 × 279,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,132.20x = 191,617,979,085.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,617,979,085.72/457,132.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,174.10

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