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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,237, 1,007,999.10 and 198,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,237, 1,007,999.10 and 198,856.80 is: 298,179.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,237 : 1,007,999.10 = 198,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,237/1,007,999.10 = 198,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,237x = 1,007,999.10 × 198,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,237x = 200,447,475,428.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,447,475,428.88/672,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,179.77

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