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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,938.40, 1,069,407.60 and 239,466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,938.40, 1,069,407.60 and 239,466.40 is: 359,199.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,938.40 : 1,069,407.60 = 239,466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,938.40/1,069,407.60 = 239,466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,938.40x = 1,069,407.60 × 239,466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,938.40x = 256,087,188,104.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,087,188,104.64/712,938.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,199.60

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