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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,740.35, 1,021,001.18 and 207,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,740.35, 1,021,001.18 and 207,315.60 is: 310,940.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,740.35 : 1,021,001.18 = 207,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,740.35/1,021,001.18 = 207,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,740.35x = 1,021,001.18 × 207,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,740.35x = 211,669,471,195.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,669,471,195.83/680,740.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,940.10

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