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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,449.09, 1,019,296.22 and 279,871.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,449.09, 1,019,296.22 and 279,871.77 is: 419,858.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,449.09 : 1,019,296.22 = 279,871.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,449.09/1,019,296.22 = 279,871.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,449.09x = 1,019,296.22 × 279,871.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,449.09x = 285,272,235,846.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,272,235,846.35/679,449.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,858.15

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