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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,413.92, 1,078,997.76 and 239,587.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,413.92, 1,078,997.76 and 239,587.20 is: 359,339.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,413.92 : 1,078,997.76 = 239,587.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,413.92/1,078,997.76 = 239,587.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,413.92x = 1,078,997.76 × 239,587.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,413.92x = 258,514,052,124.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,514,052,124.67/719,413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,339.80

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