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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,279.19, 579,985.41 and 269,376.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,279.19, 579,985.41 and 269,376.19 is: 371,739.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,279.19 : 579,985.41 = 269,376.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,279.19/579,985.41 = 269,376.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,279.19x = 579,985.41 × 269,376.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,279.19x = 156,234,259,561.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,234,259,561.59/420,279.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,739.23

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