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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,311.40, 1,018,772.70 and 205,882.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,311.40, 1,018,772.70 and 205,882.60 is: 308,764.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,311.40 : 1,018,772.70 = 205,882.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,311.40/1,018,772.70 = 205,882.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,311.40x = 1,018,772.70 × 205,882.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,311.40x = 209,747,572,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,747,572,285.02/679,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,764.98

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