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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,169.14, 778,750.20 and 279,395.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,169.14, 778,750.20 and 279,395.87 is: 419,091.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,169.14 : 778,750.20 = 279,395.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,169.14/778,750.20 = 279,395.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,169.14x = 778,750.20 × 279,395.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,169.14x = 217,579,585,747.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,579,585,747.92/519,169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,091.91

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