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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,111.31, 846,167.28 and 279,998.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,111.31, 846,167.28 and 279,998.14 is: 419,997.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,111.31 : 846,167.28 = 279,998.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,111.31/846,167.28 = 279,998.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,111.31x = 846,167.28 × 279,998.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,111.31x = 236,925,264,528.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,925,264,528.86/564,111.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,997.37

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