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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,969.40, 419,370.90 and 233,313.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,969.40, 419,370.90 and 233,313.40 is: 349,484.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,969.40 : 419,370.90 = 233,313.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,969.40/419,370.90 = 233,313.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,969.40x = 419,370.90 × 233,313.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,969.40x = 97,844,850,540.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,844,850,540.06/279,969.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,484.09

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