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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,127.79, 905,998.01 and 199,229.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,127.79, 905,998.01 and 199,229.09 is: 298,779.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,127.79 : 905,998.01 = 199,229.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,127.79/905,998.01 = 199,229.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,127.79x = 905,998.01 × 199,229.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,127.79x = 180,501,153,547.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,501,153,547.98/604,127.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,779.76

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