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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,228.96, 1,018,589.08 and 199,357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,228.96, 1,018,589.08 and 199,357.96 is: 298,962.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,228.96 : 1,018,589.08 = 199,357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,228.96/1,018,589.08 = 199,357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,228.96x = 1,018,589.08 × 199,357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,228.96x = 203,063,841,067.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,063,841,067.08/679,228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,962.28

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