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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,722.08, 924,969.92 and 279,681.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,722.08, 924,969.92 and 279,681.68 is: 419,471.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,722.08 : 924,969.92 = 279,681.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,722.08/924,969.92 = 279,681.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,722.08x = 924,969.92 × 279,681.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,722.08x = 258,697,142,089.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,697,142,089.08/616,722.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,471.19

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