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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,872.96, 1,019,060.84 and 280,294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,872.96, 1,019,060.84 and 280,294.56 is: 420,133.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,872.96 : 1,019,060.84 = 280,294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,872.96/1,019,060.84 = 280,294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,872.96x = 1,019,060.84 × 280,294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,872.96x = 285,637,209,761.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,637,209,761.03/679,872.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,133.21

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