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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,388.84, 780,453.20 and 279,679.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,388.84, 780,453.20 and 279,679.97 is: 420,257.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,388.84 : 780,453.20 = 279,679.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,388.84/780,453.20 = 279,679.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,388.84x = 780,453.20 × 279,679.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,388.84x = 218,277,123,660.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,277,123,660.14/519,388.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,257.64

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