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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,260.60, 778,890.90 and 239,324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,260.60, 778,890.90 and 239,324.60 is: 358,986.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,260.60 : 778,890.90 = 239,324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,260.60/778,890.90 = 239,324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,260.60x = 778,890.90 × 239,324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,260.60x = 186,407,753,086.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,407,753,086.14/519,260.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,986.90

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