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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,367.98, 932,042.44 and 279,569.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,367.98, 932,042.44 and 279,569.98 is: 419,350.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,367.98 : 932,042.44 = 279,569.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,367.98/932,042.44 = 279,569.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,367.98x = 932,042.44 × 279,569.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,367.98x = 260,571,086,309.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,571,086,309.95/621,367.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,350.68

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