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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,897.41, 1,069,346.12 and 239,582.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,897.41, 1,069,346.12 and 239,582.76 is: 359,374.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,897.41 : 1,069,346.12 = 239,582.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,897.41/1,069,346.12 = 239,582.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,897.41x = 1,069,346.12 × 239,582.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,897.41x = 256,196,893,626.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,196,893,626.98/712,897.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,374.14

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