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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,969.30, 419,953.95 and 262,473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,969.30, 419,953.95 and 262,473.30 is: 393,709.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,969.30 : 419,953.95 = 262,473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,969.30/419,953.95 = 262,473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,969.30x = 419,953.95 × 262,473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,969.30x = 110,226,699,104.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,226,699,104.54/279,969.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,709.95

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