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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,261.20, 685,891.80 and 279,968.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,261.20, 685,891.80 and 279,968.40 is: 419,952.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,261.20 : 685,891.80 = 279,968.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,261.20/685,891.80 = 279,968.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,261.20x = 685,891.80 × 279,968.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,261.20x = 192,028,029,819.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,028,029,819.12/457,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,952.60

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