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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,867.10, 1,019,916.83 and 280,289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,867.10, 1,019,916.83 and 280,289.44 is: 420,482.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,867.10 : 1,019,916.83 = 280,289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,867.10/1,019,916.83 = 280,289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,867.10x = 1,019,916.83 × 280,289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,867.10x = 285,871,917,127.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,871,917,127.28/679,867.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,482.06

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