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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,778.53, 1,009,362.78 and 199,475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,778.53, 1,009,362.78 and 199,475.28 is: 299,270.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,778.53 : 1,009,362.78 = 199,475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,778.53/1,009,362.78 = 199,475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,778.53x = 1,009,362.78 × 199,475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,778.53x = 201,342,923,162.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,342,923,162.08/672,778.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,270.73

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