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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,019.40, 1,008,029.10 and 198,662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,019.40, 1,008,029.10 and 198,662.60 is: 297,993.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,019.40 : 1,008,029.10 = 198,662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,019.40/1,008,029.10 = 198,662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,019.40x = 1,008,029.10 × 198,662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,019.40x = 200,257,681,881.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,257,681,881.66/672,019.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,993.90

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