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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,316.20, 778,974.30 and 239,380.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,316.20, 778,974.30 and 239,380.20 is: 359,070.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,316.20 : 778,974.30 = 239,380.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,316.20/778,974.30 = 239,380.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,316.20x = 778,974.30 × 239,380.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,316.20x = 186,471,023,728.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,471,023,728.86/519,316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,070.30

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