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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,989.36, 649,736.70 and 279,867.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,989.36, 649,736.70 and 279,867.40 is: 386,081.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,989.36 : 649,736.70 = 279,867.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,989.36/649,736.70 = 279,867.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,989.36x = 649,736.70 × 279,867.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,989.36x = 181,840,120,913.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,840,120,913.58/470,989.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,081.17

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