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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,969.35, 419,954.03 and 279,969.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,969.35, 419,954.03 and 279,969.35 is: 419,954.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,969.35 : 419,954.03 = 279,969.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,969.35/419,954.03 = 279,969.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,969.35x = 419,954.03 × 279,969.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,969.35x = 117,574,255,409.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,574,255,409.13/279,969.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,954.03

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