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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,039.75, 1,020,022.72 and 206,688.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,039.75, 1,020,022.72 and 206,688.21 is: 310,021.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,039.75 : 1,020,022.72 = 206,688.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,039.75/1,020,022.72 = 206,688.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,039.75x = 1,020,022.72 × 206,688.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,039.75x = 210,826,670,156.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,826,670,156.13/680,039.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,021.10

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