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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,791.27, 1,078,072.61 and 238,979.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,791.27, 1,078,072.61 and 238,979.15 is: 358,430.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,791.27 : 1,078,072.61 = 238,979.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,791.27/1,078,072.61 = 238,979.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,791.27x = 1,078,072.61 × 238,979.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,791.27x = 257,636,869,390.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,636,869,390.82/718,791.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,430.72

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