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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,467.32, 995,586.36 and 279,187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,467.32, 995,586.36 and 279,187.84 is: 418,943.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,467.32 : 995,586.36 = 279,187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,467.32/995,586.36 = 279,187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,467.32x = 995,586.36 × 279,187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,467.32x = 277,955,605,381.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,955,605,381.86/663,467.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,943.93

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