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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,897.40, 1,019,991.90 and 206,630.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,897.40, 1,019,991.90 and 206,630.60 is: 309,990.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,897.40 : 1,019,991.90 = 206,630.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,897.40/1,019,991.90 = 206,630.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,897.40x = 1,019,991.90 × 206,630.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,897.40x = 210,761,538,292.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,761,538,292.14/679,897.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,990.21

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