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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,522.30, 1,078,921.99 and 239,580.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,522.30, 1,078,921.99 and 239,580.45 is: 359,250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,522.30 : 1,078,921.99 = 239,580.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,522.30/1,078,921.99 = 239,580.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,522.30x = 1,078,921.99 × 239,580.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,522.30x = 258,488,616,178.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,488,616,178.57/719,522.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,250.32

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