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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,985.40, 1,019,978.10 and 236,753.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,985.40, 1,019,978.10 and 236,753.40 is: 355,130.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,985.40 : 1,019,978.10 = 236,753.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,985.40/1,019,978.10 = 236,753.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,985.40x = 1,019,978.10 × 236,753.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,985.40x = 241,483,283,100.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,483,283,100.54/679,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,130.10

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