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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,986.40, 419,979.60 and 236,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,986.40, 419,979.60 and 236,246.40 is: 354,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,986.40 : 419,979.60 = 236,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,986.40/419,979.60 = 236,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,986.40x = 419,979.60 × 236,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,986.40x = 99,218,668,573.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,218,668,573.44/279,986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,369.60

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