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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,971.40, 1,019,957.10 and 236,739.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,971.40, 1,019,957.10 and 236,739.40 is: 355,109.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,971.40 : 1,019,957.10 = 236,739.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,971.40/1,019,957.10 = 236,739.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,971.40x = 1,019,957.10 × 236,739.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,971.40x = 241,464,031,879.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,464,031,879.74/679,971.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,109.10

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