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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,355.60, 734,033.40 and 279,403.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,355.60, 734,033.40 and 279,403.60 is: 419,105.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,355.60 : 734,033.40 = 279,403.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,355.60/734,033.40 = 279,403.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,355.60x = 734,033.40 × 279,403.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,355.60x = 205,091,574,480.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,091,574,480.24/489,355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,105.40

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