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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,979.90, 1,019,969.85 and 236,747.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,979.90, 1,019,969.85 and 236,747.90 is: 355,121.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,979.90 : 1,019,969.85 = 236,747.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,979.90/1,019,969.85 = 236,747.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,979.90x = 1,019,969.85 × 236,747.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,979.90x = 241,475,720,050.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,475,720,050.82/679,979.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,121.85

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