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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,212.76, 1,019,032.50 and 280,041.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,212.76, 1,019,032.50 and 280,041.40 is: 420,150.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,212.76 : 1,019,032.50 = 280,041.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,212.76/1,019,032.50 = 280,041.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,212.76x = 1,019,032.50 × 280,041.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,212.76x = 285,371,287,945.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,371,287,945.50/679,212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,150.07

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