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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,981.49, 1,078,472.60 and 245,671.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,981.49, 1,078,472.60 and 245,671.49 is: 368,507.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,981.49 : 1,078,472.60 = 245,671.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,981.49/1,078,472.60 = 245,671.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,981.49x = 1,078,472.60 × 245,671.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,981.49x = 264,949,970,566.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,949,970,566.17/718,981.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,507.36

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