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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,976.30, 649,718.78 and 279,854.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,976.30, 649,718.78 and 279,854.37 is: 386,063.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,976.30 : 649,718.78 = 279,854.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,976.30/649,718.78 = 279,854.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,976.30x = 649,718.78 × 279,854.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,976.30x = 181,826,638,454.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,826,638,454.80/470,976.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,063.24

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