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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,990.02, 1,019,973.50 and 236,746.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,990.02, 1,019,973.50 and 236,746.50 is: 355,115.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,990.02 : 1,019,973.50 = 236,746.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,990.02/1,019,973.50 = 236,746.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,990.02x = 1,019,973.50 × 236,746.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,990.02x = 241,475,156,217.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,475,156,217.75/679,990.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,115.74

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