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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,222.90, 778,830.56 and 279,449.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,222.90, 778,830.56 and 279,449.40 is: 419,172.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,222.90 : 778,830.56 = 279,449.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,222.90/778,830.56 = 279,449.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,222.90x = 778,830.56 × 279,449.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,222.90x = 217,643,732,693.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,643,732,693.66/519,222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,172.06

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