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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,020.76, 1,080,183.90 and 246,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,020.76, 1,080,183.90 and 246,579 is: 369,920.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,020.76 : 1,080,183.90 = 246,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,020.76/1,080,183.90 = 246,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,020.76x = 1,080,183.90 × 246,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,020.76x = 266,350,665,878.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,350,665,878.10/720,020.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,920.81

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