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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,521.62, 719,049.15 and 279,906.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,521.62, 719,049.15 and 279,906.84 is: 419,724.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,521.62 : 719,049.15 = 279,906.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,521.62/719,049.15 = 279,906.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,521.62x = 719,049.15 × 279,906.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,521.62x = 201,266,775,381.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,266,775,381.19/479,521.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,724.09

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