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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,806.88, 1,009,038.36 and 199,381.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,806.88, 1,009,038.36 and 199,381.68 is: 299,021.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,806.88 : 1,009,038.36 = 199,381.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,806.88/1,009,038.36 = 199,381.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,806.88x = 1,009,038.36 × 199,381.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,806.88x = 201,183,763,401.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,183,763,401.25/672,806.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,021.56

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