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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,186.96, 1,078,897.44 and 269,943.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,186.96, 1,078,897.44 and 269,943.12 is: 404,958.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,186.96 : 1,078,897.44 = 269,943.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,186.96/1,078,897.44 = 269,943.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,186.96x = 1,078,897.44 × 269,943.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,186.96x = 291,240,941,113.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,240,941,113.61/719,186.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,958.60

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