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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,979.20, 1,078,468.80 and 245,550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,979.20, 1,078,468.80 and 245,550.40 is: 368,325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,979.20 : 1,078,468.80 = 245,550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,979.20/1,078,468.80 = 245,550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,979.20x = 1,078,468.80 × 245,550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,979.20x = 264,818,445,227.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,818,445,227.52/718,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,325.60

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