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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,660.60, 734,490.90 and 279,708.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,660.60, 734,490.90 and 279,708.60 is: 419,562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,660.60 : 734,490.90 = 279,708.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,660.60/734,490.90 = 279,708.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,660.60x = 734,490.90 × 279,708.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,660.60x = 205,443,421,351.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,443,421,351.74/489,660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,562.90

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