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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,879.86, 1,079,708.82 and 240,116.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,879.86, 1,079,708.82 and 240,116.05 is: 360,137.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,879.86 : 1,079,708.82 = 240,116.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,879.86/1,079,708.82 = 240,116.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,879.86x = 1,079,708.82 × 240,116.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,879.86x = 259,255,417,008.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,255,417,008.56/719,879.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,137.06

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