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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,211.76, 1,019,031 and 280,040.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,211.76, 1,019,031 and 280,040.40 is: 420,148.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,211.76 : 1,019,031 = 280,040.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,211.76/1,019,031 = 280,040.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,211.76x = 1,019,031 × 280,040.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,211.76x = 285,369,848,852.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,369,848,852.40/679,211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,148.57

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