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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,186.22, 850,160.37 and 279,196.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,186.22, 850,160.37 and 279,196.07 is: 418,489.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,186.22 : 850,160.37 = 279,196.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,186.22/850,160.37 = 279,196.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,186.22x = 850,160.37 × 279,196.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,186.22x = 237,361,429,792.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,361,429,792.07/567,186.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,489.41

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