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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,564.92, 1,068,899.22 and 239,246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,564.92, 1,068,899.22 and 239,246.28 is: 358,886.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,564.92 : 1,068,899.22 = 239,246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,564.92/1,068,899.22 = 239,246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,564.92x = 1,068,899.22 × 239,246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,564.92x = 255,730,162,079.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,730,162,079.90/712,564.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,886.83

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