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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,961.40, 1,019,942.10 and 236,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,961.40, 1,019,942.10 and 236,729.40 is: 355,094.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,961.40 : 1,019,942.10 = 236,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,961.40/1,019,942.10 = 236,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,961.40x = 1,019,942.10 × 236,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,961.40x = 241,450,281,367.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,450,281,367.74/679,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,094.10

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