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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,856.86, 1,079,674.32 and 240,093.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,856.86, 1,079,674.32 and 240,093.05 is: 360,102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,856.86 : 1,079,674.32 = 240,093.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,856.86/1,079,674.32 = 240,093.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,856.86x = 1,079,674.32 × 240,093.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,856.86x = 259,222,300,495.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,222,300,495.48/719,856.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,102.56

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