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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919,497.48, 1,379,298.02 and 279,822.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919,497.48, 1,379,298.02 and 279,822.02 is: 419,748.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919,497.48 : 1,379,298.02 = 279,822.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919,497.48/1,379,298.02 = 279,822.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919,497.48x = 1,379,298.02 × 279,822.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919,497.48x = 385,957,958,138.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,957,958,138.40/919,497.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,748.79

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