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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,460.20, 1,050,748.62 and 279,506.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,460.20, 1,050,748.62 and 279,506.44 is: 419,282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,460.20 : 1,050,748.62 = 279,506.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,460.20/1,050,748.62 = 279,506.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,460.20x = 1,050,748.62 × 279,506.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,460.20x = 293,691,006,111.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,691,006,111.11/700,460.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,282.93

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