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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,444.60, 734,166.90 and 279,492.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,444.60, 734,166.90 and 279,492.60 is: 419,238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,444.60 : 734,166.90 = 279,492.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,444.60/734,166.90 = 279,492.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,444.60x = 734,166.90 × 279,492.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,444.60x = 205,194,215,714.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,194,215,714.94/489,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,238.90

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