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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,666.16, 1,019,621.82 and 280,084.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,666.16, 1,019,621.82 and 280,084.52 is: 420,177.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,666.16 : 1,019,621.82 = 280,084.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,666.16/1,019,621.82 = 280,084.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,666.16x = 1,019,621.82 × 280,084.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,666.16x = 285,580,288,036.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,580,288,036.23/679,666.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,177.29

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