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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,664.16, 1,019,618.82 and 280,082.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,664.16, 1,019,618.82 and 280,082.52 is: 420,174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,664.16 : 1,019,618.82 = 280,082.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,664.16/1,019,618.82 = 280,082.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,664.16x = 1,019,618.82 × 280,082.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,664.16x = 285,577,408,545.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,577,408,545.03/679,664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,174.29

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