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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,265.19, 705,394.01 and 279,461.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,265.19, 705,394.01 and 279,461.95 is: 419,190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,265.19 : 705,394.01 = 279,461.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,265.19/705,394.01 = 279,461.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,265.19x = 705,394.01 × 279,461.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,265.19x = 197,130,784,155.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,130,784,155.61/470,265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,190.68

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