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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,443.04, 1,139,229.90 and 198,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,443.04, 1,139,229.90 and 198,477 is: 297,732.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,443.04 : 1,139,229.90 = 198,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,443.04/1,139,229.90 = 198,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,443.04x = 1,139,229.90 × 198,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,443.04x = 226,110,932,862.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,110,932,862.30/759,443.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,732.58

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