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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,107.81, 1,018,759.50 and 205,830.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,107.81, 1,018,759.50 and 205,830.03 is: 308,774.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,107.81 : 1,018,759.50 = 205,830.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,107.81/1,018,759.50 = 205,830.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,107.81x = 1,018,759.50 × 205,830.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,107.81x = 209,691,298,447.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,691,298,447.79/679,107.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,774.68

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