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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,578.62, 1,068,966.35 and 239,399.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,578.62, 1,068,966.35 and 239,399.30 is: 359,132.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,578.62 : 1,068,966.35 = 239,399.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,578.62/1,068,966.35 = 239,399.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,578.62x = 1,068,966.35 × 239,399.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,578.62x = 255,909,789,371.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,909,789,371.73/712,578.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,132.01

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