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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,789.47, 1,078,069.92 and 238,977.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,789.47, 1,078,069.92 and 238,977.39 is: 358,428.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,789.47 : 1,078,069.92 = 238,977.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,789.47/1,078,069.92 = 238,977.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,789.47x = 1,078,069.92 × 238,977.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,789.47x = 257,634,335,719.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,634,335,719.11/718,789.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,428.09

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