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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,385.04, 1,078,975.50 and 246,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,385.04, 1,078,975.50 and 246,001.60 is: 368,967.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,385.04 : 1,078,975.50 = 246,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,385.04/1,078,975.50 = 246,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,385.04x = 1,078,975.50 × 246,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,385.04x = 265,429,699,360.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,429,699,360.80/719,385.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,967.50

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