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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,969.90, 1,019,954.85 and 236,737.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,969.90, 1,019,954.85 and 236,737.90 is: 355,106.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,969.90 : 1,019,954.85 = 236,737.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,969.90/1,019,954.85 = 236,737.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,969.90x = 1,019,954.85 × 236,737.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,969.90x = 241,461,969,283.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,461,969,283.82/679,969.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,106.85

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