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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,181.92, 924,382.08 and 279,208.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,181.92, 924,382.08 and 279,208.96 is: 418,862.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,181.92 : 924,382.08 = 279,208.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,181.92/924,382.08 = 279,208.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,181.92x = 924,382.08 × 279,208.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,181.92x = 258,095,759,199.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,095,759,199.44/616,181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,862.92

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