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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,186.40, 1,068,425.40 and 239,211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,186.40, 1,068,425.40 and 239,211.20 is: 358,865.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,186.40 : 1,068,425.40 = 239,211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,186.40/1,068,425.40 = 239,211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,186.40x = 1,068,425.40 × 239,211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,186.40x = 255,579,322,044.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,579,322,044.48/712,186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,865.77

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