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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,541.52, 1,019,318.40 and 206,226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,541.52, 1,019,318.40 and 206,226.96 is: 309,342.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,541.52 : 1,019,318.40 = 206,226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,541.52/1,019,318.40 = 206,226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,541.52x = 1,019,318.40 × 206,226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,541.52x = 210,210,934,904.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,210,934,904.06/679,541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,342.30

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