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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,586.13, 1,068,977.61 and 239,406.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,586.13, 1,068,977.61 and 239,406.81 is: 359,143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,586.13 : 1,068,977.61 = 239,406.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,586.13/1,068,977.61 = 239,406.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,586.13x = 1,068,977.61 × 239,406.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,586.13x = 255,920,519,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,920,519,571.52/712,586.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,143.28

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