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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,068.03, 1,098,069.70 and 199,589.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,068.03, 1,098,069.70 and 199,589.12 is: 299,374.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,068.03 : 1,098,069.70 = 199,589.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,068.03/1,098,069.70 = 199,589.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,068.03x = 1,098,069.70 × 199,589.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,068.03x = 219,162,767,367.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,162,767,367.87/732,068.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,374.86

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