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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,595.31, 1,059,867.99 and 201,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,595.31, 1,059,867.99 and 201,159 is: 301,731.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,595.31 : 1,059,867.99 = 201,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,595.31/1,059,867.99 = 201,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,595.31x = 1,059,867.99 × 201,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,595.31x = 213,201,985,000.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,201,985,000.41/706,595.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,731.39

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