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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,537.10, 1,019,311.78 and 206,222.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,537.10, 1,019,311.78 and 206,222.46 is: 309,335.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,537.10 : 1,019,311.78 = 206,222.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,537.10/1,019,311.78 = 206,222.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,537.10x = 1,019,311.78 × 206,222.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,537.10x = 210,204,982,778.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,204,982,778.58/679,537.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,335.55

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