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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,983.40, 419,975.10 and 209,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,983.40, 419,975.10 and 209,999.40 is: 314,999.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,983.40 : 419,975.10 = 209,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,983.40/419,975.10 = 209,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,983.40x = 419,975.10 × 209,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,983.40x = 88,194,519,014.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,194,519,014.94/279,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,999.10

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