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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,422.31, 1,014,789 and 203,116.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,422.31, 1,014,789 and 203,116.63 is: 304,721.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,422.31 : 1,014,789 = 203,116.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,422.31/1,014,789 = 203,116.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,422.31x = 1,014,789 × 203,116.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,422.31x = 206,120,521,841.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,120,521,841.07/676,422.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,721.65

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