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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,166.77, 778,746.65 and 279,393.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,166.77, 778,746.65 and 279,393.49 is: 419,088.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,166.77 : 778,746.65 = 279,393.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,166.77/778,746.65 = 279,393.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,166.77x = 778,746.65 × 279,393.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,166.77x = 217,576,744,369.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,576,744,369.31/519,166.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,088.35

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