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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919,493.48, 1,379,292.03 and 279,818.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919,493.48, 1,379,292.03 and 279,818.02 is: 419,742.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919,493.48 : 1,379,292.03 = 279,818.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919,493.48/1,379,292.03 = 279,818.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919,493.48x = 1,379,292.03 × 279,818.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919,493.48x = 385,950,763,437.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,950,763,437.29/919,493.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,742.80

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