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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,976.40, 1,019,920.86 and 206,665.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,976.40, 1,019,920.86 and 206,665.86 is: 309,985.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,976.40 : 1,019,920.86 = 206,665.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,976.40/1,019,920.86 = 206,665.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,976.40x = 1,019,920.86 × 206,665.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,976.40x = 210,782,821,663.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,782,821,663.84/679,976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,985.50

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