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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840,416.50, 1,260,635.69 and 279,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840,416.50, 1,260,635.69 and 279,451 is: 419,180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840,416.50 : 1,260,635.69 = 279,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840,416.50/1,260,635.69 = 279,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840,416.50x = 1,260,635.69 × 279,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840,416.50x = 352,285,904,206.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,285,904,206.19/840,416.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,180.14

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