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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,895.20, 1,108,181.92 and 199,138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,895.20, 1,108,181.92 and 199,138.88 is: 298,664.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,895.20 : 1,108,181.92 = 199,138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,895.20/1,108,181.92 = 199,138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,895.20x = 1,108,181.92 × 199,138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,895.20x = 220,682,106,385.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,682,106,385.05/738,895.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,664.96

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