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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,058.36, 1,078,904.10 and 246,485.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,058.36, 1,078,904.10 and 246,485.38 is: 369,322.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,058.36 : 1,078,904.10 = 246,485.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,058.36/1,078,904.10 = 246,485.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,058.36x = 1,078,904.10 × 246,485.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,058.36x = 265,934,087,072.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,934,087,072.06/720,058.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,322.96

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