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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,794.78, 1,069,351.76 and 239,467.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,794.78, 1,069,351.76 and 239,467.23 is: 359,254.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,794.78 : 1,069,351.76 = 239,467.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,794.78/1,069,351.76 = 239,467.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,794.78x = 1,069,351.76 × 239,467.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,794.78x = 256,074,703,862.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,074,703,862.83/712,794.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,254.46

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