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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,549.87, 1,079,127.77 and 270,235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,549.87, 1,079,127.77 and 270,235.98 is: 405,279.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,549.87 : 1,079,127.77 = 270,235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,549.87/1,079,127.77 = 270,235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,549.87x = 1,079,127.77 × 270,235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,549.87x = 291,619,149,119.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,619,149,119.99/719,549.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,279.97

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