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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,727.78, 1,069,102.60 and 239,417.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,727.78, 1,069,102.60 and 239,417.24 is: 359,129.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,727.78 : 1,069,102.60 = 239,417.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,727.78/1,069,102.60 = 239,417.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,727.78x = 1,069,102.60 × 239,417.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,727.78x = 255,961,587,824.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,961,587,824.77/712,727.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,129.53

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