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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,215.40, 778,819.32 and 279,441.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,215.40, 778,819.32 and 279,441.90 is: 419,160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,215.40 : 778,819.32 = 279,441.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,215.40/778,819.32 = 279,441.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,215.40x = 778,819.32 × 279,441.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,215.40x = 217,634,750,537.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,634,750,537.51/519,215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,160.82

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