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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,901.62, 1,009,407.09 and 199,585.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,901.62, 1,009,407.09 and 199,585.61 is: 299,394.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,901.62 : 1,009,407.09 = 199,585.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,901.62/1,009,407.09 = 199,585.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,901.62x = 1,009,407.09 × 199,585.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,901.62x = 201,463,124,748.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,463,124,748.94/672,901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,394.62

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