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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,465.31, 1,056,741.90 and 199,065

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,465.31, 1,056,741.90 and 199,065 is: 298,609.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,465.31 : 1,056,741.90 = 199,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,465.31/1,056,741.90 = 199,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,465.31x = 1,056,741.90 × 199,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,465.31x = 210,360,326,323.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,360,326,323.50/704,465.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,609.91

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