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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,660.16, 1,019,612.82 and 280,078.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,660.16, 1,019,612.82 and 280,078.52 is: 420,168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,660.16 : 1,019,612.82 = 280,078.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,660.16/1,019,612.82 = 280,078.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,660.16x = 1,019,612.82 × 280,078.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,660.16x = 285,571,649,598.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,571,649,598.63/679,660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,168.29

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