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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,689.20, 734,533.80 and 279,348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,689.20, 734,533.80 and 279,348.40 is: 419,022.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,689.20 : 734,533.80 = 279,348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,689.20/734,533.80 = 279,348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,689.20x = 734,533.80 × 279,348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,689.20x = 205,190,841,775.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,190,841,775.92/489,689.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,022.60

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