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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,969.90, 419,954.85 and 268,305.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,969.90, 419,954.85 and 268,305.90 is: 402,458.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,969.90 : 419,954.85 = 268,305.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,969.90/419,954.85 = 268,305.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,969.90x = 419,954.85 × 268,305.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,969.90x = 112,676,363,988.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,676,363,988.62/279,969.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,458.85

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