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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,272.80, 1,078,909.20 and 299,368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,272.80, 1,078,909.20 and 299,368.80 is: 449,053.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,272.80 : 1,078,909.20 = 299,368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,272.80/1,078,909.20 = 299,368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,272.80x = 1,078,909.20 × 299,368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,272.80x = 322,991,752,512.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,991,752,512.96/719,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,053.20

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