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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,897.20, 1,108,184.92 and 199,140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,897.20, 1,108,184.92 and 199,140.88 is: 298,667.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,897.20 : 1,108,184.92 = 199,140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,897.20/1,108,184.92 = 199,140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,897.20x = 1,108,184.92 × 199,140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,897.20x = 220,684,920,171.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,684,920,171.53/738,897.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,667.96

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