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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,364.54, 1,258,677.04 and 240,189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,364.54, 1,258,677.04 and 240,189.42 is: 360,178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,364.54 : 1,258,677.04 = 240,189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,364.54/1,258,677.04 = 240,189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,364.54x = 1,258,677.04 × 240,189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,364.54x = 302,320,908,204.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,320,908,204.92/839,364.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,178.32

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