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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,627.78, 1,080,986.24 and 240,898.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,627.78, 1,080,986.24 and 240,898.75 is: 361,363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,627.78 : 1,080,986.24 = 240,898.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,627.78/1,080,986.24 = 240,898.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,627.78x = 1,080,986.24 × 240,898.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,627.78x = 260,408,233,983.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,408,233,983.20/720,627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,363.02

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