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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,902.60, 779,853.90 and 239,966.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,902.60, 779,853.90 and 239,966.60 is: 359,949.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,902.60 : 779,853.90 = 239,966.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,902.60/779,853.90 = 239,966.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,902.60x = 779,853.90 × 239,966.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,902.60x = 187,138,888,879.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,138,888,879.74/519,902.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,949.90

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