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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,222.60, 778,833.90 and 239,286.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,222.60, 778,833.90 and 239,286.60 is: 358,929.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,222.60 : 778,833.90 = 239,286.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,222.60/778,833.90 = 239,286.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,222.60x = 778,833.90 × 239,286.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,222.60x = 186,364,515,895.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,364,515,895.74/519,222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,929.90

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