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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,199.52, 703,691.04 and 279,713.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,199.52, 703,691.04 and 279,713.04 is: 419,505.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,199.52 : 703,691.04 = 279,713.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,199.52/703,691.04 = 279,713.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,199.52x = 703,691.04 × 279,713.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,199.52x = 196,831,560,019.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,831,560,019.16/469,199.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,505.03

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