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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,243.20, 685,864.80 and 279,950.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,243.20, 685,864.80 and 279,950.40 is: 419,925.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,243.20 : 685,864.80 = 279,950.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,243.20/685,864.80 = 279,950.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,243.20x = 685,864.80 × 279,950.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,243.20x = 192,008,125,105.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,008,125,105.92/457,243.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,925.60

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