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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,712.16, 1,019,691.36 and 280,130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,712.16, 1,019,691.36 and 280,130.52 is: 420,246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,712.16 : 1,019,691.36 = 280,130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,712.16/1,019,691.36 = 280,130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,712.16x = 1,019,691.36 × 280,130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,712.16x = 285,646,670,916.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,646,670,916.31/679,712.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,246.52

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